University Home Health
North Augusta, SC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 427300)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 278-0770 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Home Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the South Carolina average of 4, but a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patients report a strongly positive experience even though its overall quality star rating trails the state average.
University Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 25 ZIP codes from its North Augusta, South Carolina office.
Yes, University Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 427300, certified since June 1, 1981, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is verifiable on the CMS Care Compare website.
About this agency
University Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in North Augusta, South Carolina, certified since June 1, 1981. The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, University Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is below the South Carolina state average of 4 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. On the timely initiation of care measure, 96.45% of patients began care promptly, and 80.86% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, per CMS-reported measures.
University Home Health serves a service area covering 25 ZIP codes from its North Augusta, SC office. These figures and ratings are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; users should confirm the data vintage and check for updates directly on the Care Compare website, as ratings and measures are refreshed periodically by CMS.
Families considering this agency should review the full CMS Care Compare profile for the most current quality and outcome measures, and contact the agency directly for details not captured in CMS public reporting, such as scheduling, staff assignments, and specific care plans.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, University Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 427300, certified since June 1, 1981), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
University Home Health 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-star CMS quality rating, which is below the South Carolina state average of 4 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 Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review University Home Health's full quality and staffing data on the CMS Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/427300?state=SC.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
University Home Health serves 25 ZIP codes from its North Augusta, SC location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific staff availability, scheduling, and care plan details by calling the agency directly at (803) 278-0770, since CMS data does not cover these specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
University Home Health has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1981.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
University Home Health is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact University Home Health at (803) 278-0770 to discuss costs and payment, and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach University Home Health at (803) 278-0770 to inquire about starting care.
What were the agency's timely care and walking improvement outcomes?
CMS data shows 96.45% of patients received timely initiation of care and 80.86% showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/01/1981. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.