Samaritan Home Health, Inc
Watertown, NY · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 337254)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (315) 782-0415 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Samaritan Home Health holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, at the New York state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Samaritan Home Health provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Social Services. It serves 34 ZIP codes from its Watertown, NY office.
Yes, Samaritan Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 337254, certified since 1988), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Contact the agency or check Medicare Care Compare for further coverage details.
About this agency
Samaritan Home Health, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Watertown, NY, certified since April 15, 1988. It is organized as a non-profit agency and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Social Services to patients across a service area of 34 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Samaritan Home Health holds an overall quality star rating of 3.5, which is at the New York state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS process and outcome measures show that 98.71% of patients received care in a timely manner after referral, and 90.72% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic updates by CMS as new reporting periods are published.
Families researching this agency should consult the official CMS Care Compare listing for the most current star ratings, measures, and survey results, and contact the agency directly for information not published by CMS, such as specific staffing details or service availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Samaritan Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 337254, 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, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Its CMS quality star rating is 3.5, which is at the New York state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has 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 view the full quality and measure details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/337254?state=NY.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 34 ZIP codes from its Watertown, NY location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about staff availability, scheduling, and specific services for your condition by calling the agency at (315) 782-0415 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care includes skilled services like nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-clinical assistance; for specifics on this agency's scope, contact (315) 782-0415.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Samaritan Home Health, Inc has been Medicare-certified since April 15, 1988.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (315) 782-0415 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Samaritan Home Health, Inc at (315) 782-0415.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/15/1988. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.