Universal Care Group, Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 559021)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 937-9420 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Universal Care Group, Inc holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is not listed in the available CMS data, so that measure should be checked directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Universal Care Group, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 22 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office.
Yes, Universal Care Group, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 559021), certified since May 9, 2019, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification means the agency meets federal requirements to participate in the Medicare program.
About this agency
Universal Care Group, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Glendale, California, certified since May 9, 2019 (CCN 559021). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
Universal Care Group, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves 22 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Universal Care Group, Inc holds a quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not listed in the available data, so it should be considered not yet rated for that specific measure and verified directly on Care Compare.
CMS process and outcome measures show that 98.18% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 96.62% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be confirmed for the most current reporting period, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Families considering this agency are encouraged to review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare and contact the agency directly to confirm current service availability and specific care details not covered by CMS public reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Universal Care Group, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 559021) as of May 9, 2019, meaning eligible home health services are covered by Medicare when ordered by a physician.
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?
Universal Care Group, Inc has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data; contact the agency at (818) 937-9420 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Universal Care Group, Inc's full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (CCN 559021).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Glendale, California.
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 staff availability, specific care plans, and scheduling by contacting the agency directly at (818) 937-9420, and verify quality metrics 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 medically ordered and covered by Medicare, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered by Medicare; contact the agency for specifics on what they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Universal Care Group, Inc has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2019.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Universal Care Group, Inc 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 (818) 937-9420 to discuss coverage and payment details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Universal Care Group, Inc at (818) 937-9420 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/09/2019. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.