St Joseph Homecare
Bangor, ME · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 207033)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (207) 907-1810 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Joseph Homecare holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Maine state average of 3.5 stars, but it earned a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures together when considering this agency.
St Joseph Homecare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Bangor, Maine.
Yes, St Joseph Homecare is Medicare-certified, with CCN 207033, certified since September 11, 1987, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
St Joseph Homecare is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Bangor, Maine, providing services since September 11, 1987. The agency is organized as a non-profit 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, St Joseph Homecare holds an overall quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Maine state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting positive patient feedback captured through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey process.
CMS quality measure data also show that the agency provided timely initiation of care in 99.05% of cases and that 80.89% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare quality measures and reflect agency performance as reported in that dataset.
St Joseph Homecare's service area spans 45 ZIP codes from its Bangor, Maine office, indicating a fairly broad regional reach. All star ratings, survey results, and quality measures referenced here come from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates these metrics periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, St Joseph Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 207033) and has been since September 11, 1987, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
St Joseph Homecare 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-star overall quality rating, which is below the Maine state average of 3.5 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating on CMS Care Compare, indicating strong patient satisfaction feedback.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/207033?state=ME.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
St Joseph Homecare serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Bangor, Maine.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific service availability, and care plans by calling the agency directly at (207) 907-1810, and confirm ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
St Joseph Homecare has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 1987.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
St Joseph Homecare is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (207) 907-1810 to discuss coverage and any potential costs, and verify Medicare coverage details on Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach St Joseph Homecare by phone at (207) 907-1810.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not define this distinction; contact the agency at (207) 907-1810 for clarification on the specific services they provide.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/11/1987. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.