Uw Health Care Direct
Middleton, WI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 527220)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (608) 831-8555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
UW Health Care Direct holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Wisconsin state average of 3.5, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patients report a strong experience with the agency even though its overall CMS quality star score trails the state average.
UW Health Care Direct offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Middleton, Wisconsin.
Yes, UW Health Care Direct is Medicare-certified, with CCN 527220, certified since March 13, 1992, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is verifiable on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
UW Health Care Direct is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Middleton, Wisconsin, certified since March 13, 1992. It is government-owned and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, UW Health Care Direct holds an overall quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 3.5 stars. However, its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, based on patient experience surveys collected through CMS Care Compare.
CMS data also reports that 40.41% of patients received care in a timely manner after referral, and 82.73% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures reflect outcomes reported to CMS and may vary by measurement period.
UW Health Care Direct serves a broad area, covering 39 ZIP codes from its Middleton, Wisconsin office. Families and referring clinicians can review the agency's full quality and outcome data directly on Medicare Care Compare to confirm current figures, as CMS updates these ratings periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, UW Health Care Direct is Medicare-certified (CCN 527220) and has been since March 13, 1992, so eligible 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?
UW Health Care Direct has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 3.5 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 UW Health Care Direct's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 39 ZIP codes from its Middleton, Wisconsin office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, scheduling for timely visits, and specific outcome measures; contact the agency at (608) 831-8555 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; contact the agency at (608) 831-8555 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
UW Health Care Direct has been Medicare-certified since March 13, 1992.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
UW Health Care Direct is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (608) 831-8555 and check with Medicare for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact UW Health Care Direct at (608) 831-8555 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare to begin the process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/13/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.