Orleans Essex Vna & Hospice
Newport, VT · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 477018)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (802) 334-5213 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Vermont state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 27 ZIP codes from its Newport, Vermont office.
Yes, Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 477018, certified since 1974, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS records.
About this agency
Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Newport, Vermont, certified since June 16, 1974. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 stars, which is above the Vermont state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 94.59% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 89.32% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health episode.
The agency serves a service area covering 27 ZIP codes from its Newport, Vermont office.
All ratings, percentages, and comparisons cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically and this profile reflects a specific data vintage. No cost information is provided here, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 477018), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above Vermont's state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and details at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/477018?state=VT.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 27 ZIP codes from its Newport, Vermont location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, care plans, and specific service scheduling by calling the agency directly at (802) 334-5213.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 16, 1974.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice is a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (802) 334-5213 to discuss payment and coverage specifics.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice by phone at (802) 334-5213.
What are the agency's timely care and walking improvement measures?
CMS data shows 94.59% of patients received timely initiation of care and 89.32% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/16/1974. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.