Sweetwater Hosp Home Health
Sweetwater, TN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 447476)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (865) 213-8508 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sweetwater Hosp Home Health holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Tennessee average of 4 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should review both figures together, since clinical quality and patient experience scores measure different things.
Sweetwater Hosp Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Sweetwater, Tennessee.
Yes, Sweetwater Hosp Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 447476, certified since October 16, 1984, 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
Sweetwater Hosp Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Sweetwater, Tennessee, serving 15 ZIP codes from its home office. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 16, 1984 and is organized as a non-profit entity.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sweetwater Hosp Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 4 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experience data collected separately from the clinical quality measures.
CMS quality measure data show that 86.52% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 85.35% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published measurement period available for this agency.
Because the CMS quality star rating is below the state average despite a high patient survey score, families are encouraged to review the full measure set on Medicare Care Compare and ask the agency directly about specific quality measures relevant to their care needs before making a decision.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Sweetwater Hosp Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 447476) since October 16, 1984, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, 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 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Tennessee state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/447476?state=TN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Sweetwater, Tennessee.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific quality measures, staff availability, and care plans by contacting the agency directly at (865) 213-8508 and reviewing its Medicare Care Compare profile.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; contact the agency at (865) 213-8508 for specifics on their scope of care.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Sweetwater Hosp Home Health has been Medicare-certified since October 16, 1984.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (865) 213-8508 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Sweetwater Hosp Home Health at (865) 213-8508 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/16/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.