Penn Highlands Community Nurses
Saint Marys, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 397028)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 141 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 781-1415 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Penn Highlands Community Nurses holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, at the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Penn Highlands Community Nurses offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 141 ZIP codes from its Saint Marys, PA office.
Yes, Penn Highlands Community Nurses is Medicare-certified, with CCN 397028, certified since July 1, 1966, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Penn Highlands Community Nurses is a non-profit, Medicare-certified home health agency based in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services to patients across 141 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Penn Highlands Community Nurses holds a quality star rating of 3.5, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5. Its patient survey star rating is 5, based on responses collected through the CMS Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey.
CMS process and outcome measures show that 98.47% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner after referral. Additionally, 85.56% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, as measured by CMS.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and represent a specific reporting period; consumers should confirm the current data vintage and any updates directly on the Medicare Care Compare website before making decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Ownership is classified by CMS as non-profit. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to verify current ratings, service areas, and details directly with the agency and through Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Penn Highlands Community Nurses is Medicare-certified (CCN 397028), certified since July 1, 1966, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
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 at the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-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 staffing information on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/397028?state=PA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 141 ZIP codes from its Saint Marys, PA office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 141 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific service details by contacting the agency at (814) 781-1415, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is classified by CMS as a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for home health agencies; contact the agency at (814) 781-1415 for cost information and payment options.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Penn Highlands Community Nurses at (814) 781-1415 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care from this agency?
According to CMS data, 98.47% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner after referral.
How does this agency perform on walking improvement measures?
CMS data shows 85.56% of patients demonstrated improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.