Saint Francis Home Care
Newark, DE · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 087022)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (302) 575-8240 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Saint Francis Home Care holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Delaware state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Saint Francis Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 21 ZIP codes from its Newark, Delaware office.
Yes, Saint Francis Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 087022, certified since 1985), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details beyond certification status are provided here.
About this agency
Saint Francis Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Newark, Delaware, certified since March 13, 1985. The agency operates under non-profit ownership and offers a full range of services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Saint Francis Home Care holds a quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Delaware state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experience data collected by CMS.
CMS data also shows that 98.21% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 94.75% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health care, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage.
Saint Francis Home Care serves a service area covering 21 ZIP codes from its Newark, Delaware office. Families researching this agency should review the CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current star ratings, outcome measures, and service area details, as CMS updates this information periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Saint Francis Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 087022) and has been since March 13, 1985, so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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?
Saint Francis Home Care has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Delaware state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its current ratings and outcome measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 21 ZIP codes from its Newark, Delaware office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (302) 575-8240 and verifying 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 medical care ordered by a doctor, unlike non-medical home care which focuses on non-clinical assistance; this distinction is not further detailed in the provided data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Saint Francis Home Care has been Medicare-certified since March 13, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Saint Francis Home Care is 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 (302) 575-8240 and check Medicare Care Compare for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Saint Francis Home Care at (302) 575-8240 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/13/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.