Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health
Lancaster, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 397013)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (717) 397-8251 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 66 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, PA office.
Yes, Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 397013, certified since 1966), 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
Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS patient survey program.
CMS data also reports a timely initiation of care measure of 99.46%, indicating the percentage of home health episodes in which care began promptly, and a walking or moving around improvement rate of 88.90%, reflecting the share of patients whose mobility improved during care.
The agency's service area, per available CMS data, spans 66 ZIP codes surrounding its Lancaster, PA office.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available to this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions, as CMS updates these metrics periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, this agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 397013) and has been 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 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review official ratings and measures for this agency on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 66 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, PA location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, scheduling, and specific care plans by contacting the agency directly at (717) 397-8251.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not address that distinction; contact the agency at (717) 397-8251 for clarification and verify 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 organized as a non-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (717) 397-8251 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency by phone at (717) 397-8251 or review details on Medicare Care Compare before starting 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.