Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 397087)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 253 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 946-5411 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
UPMC Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, at the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
UPMC Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 253 ZIP codes from its office in Altoona, PA.
Yes, UPMC Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania is Medicare-certified (CCN 397087), certified since January 1, 1969, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
UPMC Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Altoona, PA, certified since January 1, 1969. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and 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 holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey. On process and outcome measures reported by CMS, 97.67% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 87.09% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on the same CMS data vintage.
The agency reports serving 253 ZIP codes from its Altoona, PA office, indicating a broad regional service area. All figures cited here—including star ratings, survey results, and outcome percentages—are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current figures, since CMS updates this information periodically. Families considering this agency can use the CMS Care Compare listing (CCN 397087) to review the underlying data in more detail and confirm any specifics before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, UPMC Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania is Medicare-certified (CCN 397087), certified since 01/01/1969, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
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 at the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare, based on patient experience survey responses.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the CMS Care Compare page for this agency at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/397087?state=PA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 253 ZIP codes from its Altoona, PA location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 253 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data provided does not cover this; contact the agency at (814) 946-5411 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data set does not address that distinction; contact the agency at (814) 946-5411 for clarification and check Medicare Care Compare for general definitions.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since 01/01/1969.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is listed as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in this data; contact the agency at (814) 946-5411 and check with Medicare for payment details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency by phone at (814) 946-5411 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/397087?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/01/1969. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.