Primary Homecare Specialties
Milton, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227509)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (617) 696-0600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Primary Homecare Specialties holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Primary Homecare Specialties offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Milton, Massachusetts.
Yes, Primary Homecare Specialties is Medicare-certified (CCN 227509, certified since April 22, 2009), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is a certification fact only, not benefit advice.
About this agency
Primary Homecare Specialties is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Milton, Massachusetts, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization and has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2009 (CCN 227509).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Primary Homecare Specialties holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, based on patient experience surveys reported to CMS. Among the quality measures reported, 98.87% of episodes showed timely initiation of care, and 97.40% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode, according to the same CMS dataset.
Primary Homecare Specialties reports serving 21 ZIP codes from its Milton, Massachusetts office. These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage referenced in this listing and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Families considering this agency should verify current ratings, measures, and service area directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this information regularly and figures may change between reporting periods.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Primary Homecare Specialties is Medicare-certified (CCN 227509) since April 22, 2009, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
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.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view detailed quality measures and staffing information on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 21 ZIP codes from its Milton, Massachusetts office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (617) 696-0600 and reviewing Medicare Care Compare for the latest quality data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered and covered under Medicare; non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered under this certification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2009.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Primary Homecare Specialties is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (617) 696-0600 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Primary Homecare Specialties at (617) 696-0600 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/22/2009. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.