Providence Home Health
Columbia, SC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 427109)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 343-5100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Providence Home Health holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, below the South Carolina state average of 4 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Providence Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Columbia, South Carolina.
Yes, Providence Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 427109, certified since May 8, 1997, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS records.
About this agency
Providence Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Columbia, South Carolina, certified since May 8, 1997. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services to eligible patients.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Providence Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which falls below the South Carolina state average of 4 stars. In the CMS patient survey, the agency received a rating of 4 stars, reflecting patient-reported experiences of care.
Performance data show that 96.44% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral or hospital discharge in most cases. Additionally, 93.23% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their care, based on CMS-reported outcome measures.
Providence Home Health serves a geographic area covering 16 ZIP codes from its Columbia, South Carolina office. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should verify current ratings and service details directly with the agency or via the official Medicare Care Compare website, as figures may be updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Providence Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 427109), certified since May 8, 1997, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Providence Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social 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 below the South Carolina state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and details on the official Medicare Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/427109?state=SC.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Providence Home Health serves 16 ZIP codes from its Columbia, South Carolina office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, scheduling, and specific care plans by contacting the agency directly at (803) 343-5100 and reviewing its Care Compare profile.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Providence Home Health has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 1997.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Providence Home Health is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (803) 343-5100 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Providence Home Health at (803) 343-5100 to inquire about starting care.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This distinction is not detailed in the available CMS data; contact the agency at (803) 343-5100 for more information.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/08/1997. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.