Sutter Care At Home
Santa Cruz, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 057007)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (831) 479-6625 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sutter Care At Home holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Sutter Care At Home offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 22 ZIP codes from its Santa Cruz, CA office.
Yes, Sutter Care At Home is Medicare-certified, with CCN 057007, 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 records.
About this agency
Sutter Care At Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Santa Cruz, California and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966 and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Sutter Care At Home offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves 22 ZIP codes from its Santa Cruz office.
Per the most recent CMS Care Compare data, Sutter Care At Home holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting feedback collected from patients through the CMS-administered Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
CMS quality measures for this agency show that 96.31% of care episodes began in a timely manner, and 89.99% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, according to Care Compare reporting.
These figures represent a snapshot of publicly reported CMS data and may be updated periodically by CMS. Consumers seeking the most current ratings and measures should consult the official Medicare Care Compare website directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Sutter Care At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 057007), certified since 07/01/1966, 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?
Sutter Care At Home has a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/057007?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, the agency serves 22 ZIP codes from its Santa Cruz, CA location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staffing, scheduling, and care plans by contacting the agency directly at (831) 479-6625, and verify current quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Sutter Care At Home has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is for-profit.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (831) 479-6625 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify eligibility on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Sutter Care At Home at (831) 479-6625 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of care episodes began in a timely manner?
CMS data shows 96.31% of care episodes began in a timely manner for this agency.
What percentage of patients improved in walking ability?
According to CMS data, 89.99% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move 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.