Patient Care
West Orange, NJ · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 317060)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 81 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (973) 243-6299 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Patient Care holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, below the New Jersey average of 4 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Patient Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 81 ZIP codes from its West Orange, NJ office.
Yes, Patient Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 317060, certified since March 1978), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Patient Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in West Orange, NJ, certified since March 1, 1978. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Patient Care holds an overall quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
On CMS process measures, 89.16% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 91.61% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health services, based on the most recent CMS data vintage referenced on the agency's Care Compare listing.
Patient Care reports serving 81 ZIP codes from its West Orange, NJ office, indicating a broad regional service area. Consumers seeking more detail on staffing, outcome measures, or additional quality metrics should consult the official CMS Care Compare website directly, as this profile is based solely on the data available there and does not include cost, staffing counts, or scheduling information not published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Patient Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 317060) and has been certified since March 1, 1978, meaning eligible home health services are covered by Medicare when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
Patient Care 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?
Patient Care has a 3.5-star overall quality rating, which is below the New Jersey state average of 4 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient Care received a 3-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare, based on patient experience responses.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Patient Care's full quality and outcome data on the official CMS Care Compare page at the provided URL, or call (973) 243-6299 for more information.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Patient Care serves 81 ZIP codes from its office in West Orange, NJ.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 81 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and any details not listed on CMS Care Compare by contacting the agency directly at (973) 243-6299.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services Patient Care provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor; the data provided does not describe non-medical home care services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Patient Care has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 1978.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Patient Care is a proprietary, for-profit agency according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact Patient Care at (973) 243-6299 and verify coverage details through Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Patient Care at (973) 243-6299 to inquire about starting services.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/01/1978. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.