Southern Home Health
Lake Charles, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197766)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 479-2233 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southern Home Health holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Southern Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 25 ZIP codes from its Lake Charles, Louisiana office.
Yes, Southern Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197766, certified since July 31, 2000), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details depend on individual Medicare benefits and physician orders.
About this agency
Southern Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, certified since July 31, 2000. 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 services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Southern Home Health 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 experience responses collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey. On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 99.77% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 89.13% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
Southern Home Health reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its Lake Charles, Louisiana office, indicating a moderate service area footprint in the region.
All ratings and measures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current figures, as CMS updates this data periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Southern Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197766, certified since July 31, 2000), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Southern Home Health 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 holds 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 has a patient survey star rating of 5 out of 5, based on CMS Home Health CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Southern Home Health'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?
Southern Home Health reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its Lake Charles, Louisiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific care plans, staff availability, and how they coordinate with your physician; for details not listed here, contact the agency at (337) 479-2233.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, includes skilled services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a physician, whereas non-medical home care generally covers non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical care options for this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Southern Home Health has been Medicare-certified since July 31, 2000.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Southern Home Health is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (337) 479-2233 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Southern Home Health at (337) 479-2233 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for further information.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/31/2000. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.