South County Home Health, Inc.
Lake Forest, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 757312)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: - · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South County Home Health, Inc. holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars, and CMS does not report a patient survey star rating for this agency in the available data. Families should review the full Care Compare profile for additional context before deciding.
The specific services offered by South County Home Health, Inc. are not listed in the available CMS data, so families should contact the agency directly to confirm which services it provides. The agency does serve 57 ZIP codes from its office in Lake Forest, California.
Yes, South County Home Health, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 757312, certified since June 6, 2023, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
South County Home Health, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lake Forest, California, serving 57 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 2023, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 757312.
The specific services offered by South County Home Health, Inc. are not specified in the available CMS data. Likewise, the agency's ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) is not provided in this dataset.
According to CMS Care Compare data, South County Home Health, Inc. holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which falls below the California state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not available in this data, meaning the agency is not yet rated on that measure or the figure was not provided.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency shows a timely initiation of care rate of 99.21%, meaning care began promptly for the vast majority of patients. Among patients whose care plans included improving mobility, 70.96% showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly at the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures, as ratings and measures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, South County Home Health, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 757312) as of June 6, 2023, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?
The specific services offered are not listed in the available data; contact the agency to confirm, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
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?
A patient survey star rating is not provided in the available data, so the agency is not yet rated on that measure in this dataset; check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review South County Home Health, Inc.'s full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/757312?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 57 ZIP codes from its base in Lake Forest, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific services offered, staff availability, and how the agency's quality measures compare to others; contact the agency to confirm since this data does not list those specifics.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like that provided by Medicare-certified agencies such as this one, involves skilled medical services ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-skilled assistance; the provided data does not detail this agency's specific service mix, so contact the agency to confirm.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
South County Home Health, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 2023.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ownership type is not specified in the available data; contact the agency directly to confirm.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS and is not included in this data; contact the agency to discuss payment and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
A phone number is not listed in the available data; please verify current contact details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/757312?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/06/2023. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.