Self-Help Homecare & Hospice
San Francisco, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 057570)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (415) 677-7628 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Self-Help Homecare & Hospice holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Self-Help Homecare & Hospice offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 32 ZIP codes from its San Francisco, CA office.
Yes, Self-Help Homecare & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 057570, certified since 1983), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Self-Help Homecare & Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in San Francisco, California, certified since December 5, 1983. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider. Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Self-Help Homecare & Hospice holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process. On measures of care quality reported by CMS, 97.66% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 86.51% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health services.
The agency's service area, as listed in CMS data, spans 32 ZIP codes served from its San Francisco office. All star ratings and performance percentages cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm the most current figures directly on Care Compare, as these metrics are updated periodically.
This profile is built solely from the CMS Care Compare dataset associated with CCN 057570 and does not include cost information, which CMS does not publish. For details on eligibility, coverage, or care planning, contact the agency directly or consult Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Self-Help Homecare & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 057570, certified since 1983), so eligible home health 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, 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 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 3-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Self-Help Homecare & Hospice's full record on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 32 ZIP codes from its San Francisco, CA office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, current availability, and specific care plans by contacting the agency at (415) 677-7628, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 5, 1983.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Self-Help Homecare & Hospice is a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (415) 677-7628 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Self-Help Homecare & Hospice at (415) 677-7628 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care after referral?
According to CMS data, 97.66% of the agency's patients received timely initiation of care after referral.
What percentage of patients showed improvement in walking?
CMS data shows 86.51% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/05/1983. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.