Tufts Medicine Care At Home
Lowell, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227206)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 93 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (978) 552-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tufts Medicine Care At Home holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Tufts Medicine Care At Home offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 93 ZIP codes from its Lowell, Massachusetts office.
Yes, Tufts Medicine Care At Home is Medicare-certified, CCN 227206, certified since September 8, 1981, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is based on its certification status listed with CMS.
About this agency
Tufts Medicine Care At Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lowell, Massachusetts, certified since September 8, 1981. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider 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, Tufts Medicine Care At Home holds an overall quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. In the CMS patient survey, the agency received the highest possible rating of 5 stars, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through the survey process. Among CMS process measures, 97.72% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 88.07% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the care episode.
Tufts Medicine Care At Home serves a broad geographic area, covering 93 ZIP codes from its Lowell, Massachusetts office. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current ratings and measures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates figures periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Tufts Medicine Care At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 227206), certified since 09/08/1981, 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 Massachusetts state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS, the highest possible score.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full record on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227206?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 93 ZIP codes from its Lowell, Massachusetts office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 93 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
You may ask about care plan details, staff availability, and scheduling by contacting the agency at (978) 552-4000, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 8, 1981.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Tufts Medicine Care At Home is a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (978) 552-4000 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Tufts Medicine Care At Home at (978) 552-4000.
What percentage of patients received timely care and showed walking improvement?
According to CMS data, 97.72% of patients received timely initiation of care and 88.07% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/08/1981. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.