Tahoe Forest Hhs
Truckee, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 057200)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (530) 582-3244 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tahoe Forest HHS holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Tahoe Forest HHS offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 15 ZIP codes from its Truckee, California office.
Yes, Tahoe Forest HHS is Medicare-certified (CCN 057200, certified since 1977), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Tahoe Forest HHS is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Truckee, California, certified since July 1, 1977. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity 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, Tahoe Forest HHS 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 5 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
CMS data also reports that 98.59% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 89.08% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from the CMS Care Compare dataset and represent process and outcome measures tracked by the federal government.
Tahoe Forest HHS serves a service area covering 15 ZIP codes from its Truckee, California office. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to verify current ratings, coverage areas, and other details directly through Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a specific data vintage and figures may be updated over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Tahoe Forest HHS is Medicare-certified (CCN 057200), certified since July 1, 1977, 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?
The agency has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the California state average of 3 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating based on CMS's Home Health Care CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/057200?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 15 ZIP codes from its Truckee, California office.
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?
Consider asking about specific service availability, staffing, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (530) 582-3244, and review its current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide), is medically ordered and Medicare-covered when eligibility criteria are met; the data provided does not address non-medical home care distinctions beyond this.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1977.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (530) 582-3244 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Tahoe Forest HHS at (530) 582-3244 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1977. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.