Punxsutawney Home Health Care
Punxsutawney, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 397096)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 938-2431 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Punxsutawney Home Health Care holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patients report a strong care experience even though the overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Punxsutawney Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 51 ZIP codes from its office in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Yes, Punxsutawney Home Health Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 397096, certified since September 2, 1970, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details beyond certification should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Punxsutawney Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, certified since September 2, 1970. The agency is organized as a non-profit and provides a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Punxsutawney Home Health Care holds an overall quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars. In contrast, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, based on feedback collected from patients about their care experience.
CMS quality measures show that 99.10% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 88.33% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, according to the same CMS dataset.
Punxsutawney Home Health Care reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its Punxsutawney, PA office, indicating a broad regional service area.
All ratings and quality measures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available for this agency. Families are encouraged to review the 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, Punxsutawney Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 397096), certified since September 2, 1970, so eligible 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, 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-star overall CMS quality rating, which is below 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 Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/397096?state=PA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its Punxsutawney, PA office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by contacting the agency directly at (814) 938-2431.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; contact the agency at (814) 938-2431 for clarification or check general information on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 1970.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Punxsutawney Home Health Care is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (814) 938-2431 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Punxsutawney Home Health Care at (814) 938-2431.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/02/1970. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.