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Relief Home Health Services, Inc

Hyannis, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227520)

CMS quality rating: 1.5★ (state average 3★ — below state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 817-5656 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Relief Home Health Services holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Massachusetts average of 3 stars, but a 4-star patient survey rating. This suggests a mixed picture, so families should review the full CMS Care Compare data before deciding.

Relief Home Health Services provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 67 ZIP codes from its office in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

Yes, Relief Home Health Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 227520, certified since May 6, 2010, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified anytime on Medicare Care Compare.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Relief Home Health Se… Relief Home Health Se…: 1.5★ 1.5★ MA average MA average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyHome Health Aide

About this agency

Relief Home Health Services, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Hyannis, Massachusetts, certified since May 6, 2010 (CCN 227520). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider. According to CMS Care Compare data, Relief Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services, and serves 67 ZIP codes from its Hyannis office.

Per the CMS Care Compare data referenced for this profile, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. In the CMS patient survey, the agency received a 4-star rating. CMS data also shows that 93.81% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 48.88% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.

These figures reflect a snapshot of CMS Care Compare data and may change as CMS updates its measures. Families considering this agency should review the most current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and confirm details with the agency directly, as specific staffing, availability, and cost information is not published by CMS.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Relief Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 227520, certified since 05/06/2010), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.

What services does this agency offer?

The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, 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 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating from CMS.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review the agency's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

The agency serves 67 ZIP codes from its office in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Consider asking about caregiver qualifications, scheduling, and specific care plans; contact the agency at (888) 817-5656 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?

Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered care, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical support such as companionship; the data provided does not detail non-medical services.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 6, 2010.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (888) 817-5656 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can contact Relief Home Health Services at (888) 817-5656.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/06/2010. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.