South County Home Health
Wakefield, RI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 417023)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (401) 782-0500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South County Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Rhode Island state average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
South County Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 49 ZIP codes from its Wakefield, Rhode Island office.
Yes, South County Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 417023, certified since January 1, 1968), 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
South County Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Wakefield, Rhode Island, certified since January 1, 1968. The agency operates under non-profit ownership and provides 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, South County Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Rhode Island state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting the highest tier of feedback recorded in the CMS patient experience survey. On measures of care timeliness, CMS data show 99.93% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner. The agency's data also show 88.20% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
South County Home Health serves a broad geographic area, covering 49 ZIP codes from its Wakefield, RI location. These figures reflect the most recently published CMS Care Compare data available for this agency. Families and referring providers can review the full, current dataset directly on Medicare's Care Compare website to confirm the most up-to-date ratings and measures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, South County Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 417023, certified since 01/01/1968), 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?
South County Home Health has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Rhode Island state average of 3 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 South County Home Health's full quality and staffing record at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/417023?state=RI.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 49 ZIP codes from its Wakefield, RI office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific service scheduling, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (401) 782-0500 for these details.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
South County Home Health has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1968.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
South County Home Health is a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for this agency; contact the agency at (401) 782-0500 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach South County Home Health at (401) 782-0500 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
CMS Care Compare data show 99.93% of this agency's patients began receiving care in a timely manner.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
According to CMS data, 88.20% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their course of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/01/1968. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.