Primestar Home Health Of Nwla, Inc
Minden, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197446)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 259-1410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Primestar Home Health Of Nwla holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Louisiana state average of 3.5, but a 4-star patient survey rating. This means past patients reported a positive experience even though the agency's overall CMS quality score trails the state average.
Primestar Home Health Of Nwla provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 75 ZIP codes from its office in Minden, Louisiana.
Yes, Primestar Home Health Of Nwla is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197446, certified since 1992, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details beyond certification status should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Primestar Home Health Of Nwla, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Minden, Louisiana, certified since May 5, 1992. The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Primestar Home Health Of Nwla holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Despite this, the agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting favorable feedback from patients on their care experience.
CMS data also show that 99.10% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, indicating a high rate of prompt service starts. Additionally, 68.18% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode, a measure of functional outcomes tracked by CMS.
The agency serves a broad geographic area, covering 75 ZIP codes from its Minden, Louisiana office, indicating a wide service radius across the region.
All ratings and statistics referenced here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of listing. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Primestar Home Health Of Nwla is Medicare-certified (CCN 197446), certified since May 5, 1992, 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, 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 CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Primestar Home Health Of Nwla's official ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197446?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 75 ZIP codes from its office in Minden, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staffing, scheduling, and care plan details by contacting the agency directly at (318) 259-1410, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data set covers only Medicare-certified home health services (skilled nursing and therapy); it does not include information on non-medical home care, so contact the agency at (318) 259-1410 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Primestar Home Health Of Nwla has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 1992.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (318) 259-1410 and consult Medicare directly for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Primestar Home Health Of Nwla at (318) 259-1410 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/05/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.