St Joseph'S/ Candler Home Healthcare
Hinesville, GA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 117082)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 368-5120 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Joseph'S/ Candler Home Healthcare holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Georgia state average of 3.5, but it has a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
St Joseph'S/ Candler Home Healthcare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 30 ZIP codes from its Hinesville, GA office.
Yes, St Joseph'S/ Candler Home Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 117082, certified since January 20, 1983), 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
St Joseph'S/ Candler Home Healthcare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Hinesville, GA, certified since January 20, 1983. The agency is organized as a non-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, the agency holds an overall quality star rating of 3, which falls below the Georgia state average of 3.5. Its patient survey star rating is 4, based on feedback collected from patients who received care through the agency. Among the CMS quality measures reported, 95.92% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 88.37% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
St Joseph'S/ Candler Home Healthcare serves a service area covering 30 ZIP codes from its Hinesville, GA office. This breadth allows the agency to reach patients across a substantial portion of the surrounding region.
All quality figures cited here — the overall star rating, patient survey rating, timely care percentage, and walking improvement percentage — are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the data vintage provided in the agency's current CMS profile. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures and to contact the agency for details not covered by CMS reporting, such as staffing, scheduling, and availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, St Joseph'S/ Candler Home Healthcare is Medicare-certified under CCN 117082, certified since January 20, 1983, so eligible 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-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Georgia state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received 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 the agency's full CMS Care Compare profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/117082?state=GA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 30 ZIP codes from its Hinesville, GA office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, scheduling, and specific services available for your situation by calling the agency directly at (912) 368-5120, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 20, 1983.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
St Joseph'S/ Candler Home Healthcare is 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 (912) 368-5120 for details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach St Joseph'S/ Candler Home Healthcare at (912) 368-5120 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
According to CMS data, 95.92% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients showed improvement in walking during their care?
According to CMS data, 88.37% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/20/1983. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.