Smh-Ochsner Home Health Of Slidell
Slidell, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197104)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 649-4990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Smh-Ochsner Home Health Of Slidell holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, at the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Smh-Ochsner Home Health Of Slidell offers nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide services. It serves 7 ZIP codes from its Slidell, LA office.
Yes, Smh-Ochsner Home Health Of Slidell is Medicare-certified (CCN 197104, 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
Smh-Ochsner Home Health Of Slidell is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Slidell, Louisiana, certified since December 7, 1983. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers a full range of home health services, including nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Smh-Ochsner Home Health Of Slidell holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is at the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experiences captured through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey. On process and outcome measures reported by CMS, the agency began providing timely care to 99.55% of patients and showed a walking/movement improvement rate of 91.72% among patients assessed for this outcome.
The agency's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 7 ZIP codes surrounding its Slidell office. These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage referenced for this listing. Families are encouraged to review the full record directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the agency for details not captured in CMS's published dataset, such as specific staff availability or scheduling.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Smh-Ochsner Home Health Of Slidell is Medicare-certified (CCN 197104), certified since December 7, 1983, 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?
The agency has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Louisiana 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 agency's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 7 ZIP codes from its Slidell, LA location, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and any details not listed in CMS data; contact the agency directly at (985) 649-4990.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide care), is medically ordered and Medicare-covered; non-medical home care involves non-clinical support and is not addressed in this agency's CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 1983.
Who owns this agency
This agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization, according to CMS records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (985) 649-4990 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Smh-Ochsner Home Health Of Slidell at (985) 649-4990 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/07/1983. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.