Pulse Home Health Care
Covington, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197179)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 845-7088 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pulse Home Health Care holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Pulse Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 86 ZIP codes from its Covington, Louisiana office.
Yes, Pulse Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 197179, certified since 1985), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Pulse Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Covington, Louisiana, offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is proprietary (for-profit) in ownership and has been Medicare-certified since February 26, 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Pulse Home Health Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys. On timely initiation of care, the agency reports a rate of 99.96%, and 89.48% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, according to the same CMS dataset.
Pulse Home Health Care serves a broad geographic area, covering 86 ZIP codes from its Covington, Louisiana office. These figures represent the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage referenced for this profile; families should confirm current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates ratings periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to verify current ratings, services, and coverage area directly with the agency and through the official CMS Care Compare tool before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Pulse Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 197179) and has been since February 26, 1985, so eligible home health services are covered by Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Pulse Home Health Care 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 4 out of 5, which is above 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 5 out of 5 according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Pulse Home Health Care's official ratings and details on the CMS Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197179?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 86 ZIP codes from its office in Covington, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 86 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, scheduling, and specific service availability by calling the agency directly at (985) 845-7088 and reviewing its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Pulse Home Health Care has been Medicare-certified since February 26, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Pulse Home Health Care 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 (985) 845-7088 for details and verify coverage specifics on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Pulse Home Health Care by phone at (985) 845-7088 to inquire about starting services.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
According to CMS data, 99.96% of patients received timely initiation of care from this agency.
How well do patients improve in walking or moving around with this agency's care?
CMS data shows 89.48% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care with this agency.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/26/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.