Trucare Home Health West, Llc
Shreveport, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197020)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 281-0078 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Trucare Home Health West holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. Its CMS data also shows 94.24% timely care initiation and 93.57% walking improvement among patients.
Trucare Home Health West provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Yes, Trucare Home Health West is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197020, certified since January 7, 1970, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported through CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Trucare Home Health West, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Shreveport, Louisiana, offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. The agency is proprietary (for-profit) in ownership and has been Medicare-certified since January 7, 1970.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Trucare Home Health West holds a 3-star overall quality rating, which falls below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 94.24% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 93.57% 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 agency-level outcome measures reported by Medicare.
Trucare Home Health West serves a service area covering 53 ZIP codes from its Shreveport, Louisiana office. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile directly to confirm current ratings, measures, and service area coverage, as this data reflects a specific reporting period and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Trucare Home Health West is Medicare-certified (CCN 197020, certified since 01/07/1970), 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, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Trucare Home Health West has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the full quality and staffing details on the Medicare Care Compare page at the agency's CMS listing.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing availability, specific care plans, and scheduling; contact the agency at (318) 281-0078 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered in this CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 7, 1970.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Trucare Home Health West is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (318) 281-0078 and verify coverage details through Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can call the agency at (318) 281-0078 or review its details on the Medicare Care Compare page to begin the process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/07/1970. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.