Tidalhealth Home Care
Laurel, DE · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 087036)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (302) 629-4914 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tidalhealth Home Care holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Delaware state average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures and review the full details on Medicare Care Compare.
Tidalhealth Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Social Services. It serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Laurel, Delaware.
Yes, Tidalhealth Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 087036, certified since January 13, 2005, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details beyond certification status are provided here.
About this agency
Tidalhealth Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Laurel, Delaware, certified since January 13, 2005. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Social Services to patients across a service area covering 22 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Tidalhealth Home Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which falls below the Delaware state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5, the highest possible score, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
CMS outcome measures indicate that 98.31% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 87.54% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of home health services. These figures are drawn from the CMS Care Compare dataset and represent a specific reporting period; families should confirm the current reporting vintage directly on Medicare Care Compare, as these figures update periodically.
Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to review the full, most current profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the agency directly for details not published by CMS, including scheduling, staff availability, and costs, which CMS does not publish.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Tidalhealth Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 087036, certified since 01/13/2005), 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, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Tidalhealth Home Care has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Delaware state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score in CMS's survey 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/087036?state=DE.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 22 ZIP codes from its Laurel, Delaware 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?
Ask about current staffing, scheduling availability, and specific care plans; contact the agency at (302) 629-4914 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare, as this information is not included in the CMS dataset.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Tidalhealth Home Care has been Medicare-certified since January 13, 2005.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (302) 629-4914 and verify coverage details with Medicare or your insurance.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Tidalhealth Home Care at (302) 629-4914 to inquire about starting services.
What percentage of patients received timely care after referral?
CMS data shows 98.31% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
According to CMS data, 87.54% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/13/2005. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.