Unc Home Health
Chapel Hill, NC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 347223)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (984) 974-6350 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Unc Home Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the North Carolina state average of 3.5, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patients report a strong experience of care even though its overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Unc Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 71 ZIP codes from its Chapel Hill, NC office.
Yes, Unc Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 347223, certified since 1997, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Unc Home Health is a non-profit, Medicare-certified home health agency based in Chapel Hill, NC, certified since August 12, 1997. The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services, and serves patients across 71 ZIP codes from its Chapel Hill office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Unc Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting strong patient-reported experiences of care.
CMS quality measures also show that 85.09% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 82.76% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and represent one data vintage; they may be updated in future CMS reporting cycles.
Ownership of the agency is classified as non-profit. Families considering this agency should review the most current CMS Care Compare listing directly to confirm ratings, measures, and service area details before making care decisions, as CMS updates this information periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Unc Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 347223) and has been since August 12, 1997, so covered home health services ordered by a doctor are eligible for Medicare payment.
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?
Unc Home Health has a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 5 out of 5 according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Unc Home Health's official ratings and measures at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/347223?state=NC.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 71 ZIP codes from its office in Chapel Hill, NC.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific service availability in your ZIP code, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (984) 974-6350 for these details and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Unc Home Health has been Medicare-certified since August 12, 1997.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Unc Home Health is classified as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (984) 974-6350 and verify coverage details with Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Unc Home Health at (984) 974-6350 to inquire about starting services.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 85.09% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 82.76% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/12/1997. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.