Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc
Fairhaven, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227101)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 973-3420 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 66 ZIP codes from its Fairhaven, MA office.
Yes, Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 227101, certified since July 1, 1966, 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
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Fairhaven, MA, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity.
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, Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc holds a 3.5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measures show that 98.89% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral. Additionally, 85.81% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on CMS outcome measures.
The agency serves a broad geographic area, covering 66 ZIP codes from its Fairhaven, MA office.
All ratings and quality figures referenced here come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates these figures periodically, and to contact the agency directly for details not captured in CMS reporting, such as staffing, availability, or costs.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 227101) since July 1, 1966, 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 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and staffing information directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227101?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Fairhaven, MA.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, current availability, and costs by calling the agency directly at (508) 973-3420, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (508) 973-3420 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc at (508) 973-3420 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care from this agency?
According to CMS data, 98.89% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 85.81% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.