Vchs Home Health
Ord, NE · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 287055)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (308) 728-4355 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vchs Home Health holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patients reported a very positive experience even though the overall CMS quality star score is below average for the state.
Vchs Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Ord, Nebraska.
Yes, Vchs Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 287055, certified since October 20, 1989, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Vchs Home Health is a government-owned, Medicare-certified home health agency based in Ord, Nebraska, certified since October 20, 1989. The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services to patients across 33 ZIP codes in its service area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Vchs Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting favorable patient experience feedback reported to CMS.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 98.10% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 78.79% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic updates by CMS.
Families considering this agency should review the most current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and performance measures are updated by CMS over time. This profile reflects the data vintage provided and does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Vchs Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 287055, certified since October 20, 1989), 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?
Vchs Home Health has a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska 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, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/287055?state=NE.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Vchs Home Health serves 33 ZIP codes from its location in Ord, Nebraska.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific care plans, and timely-care outcomes; contact the agency at (308) 728-4355 and verify current details 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 medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered under this Medicare certification; contact the agency at (308) 728-4355 for specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Vchs Home Health has been Medicare-certified since October 20, 1989.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Vchs Home Health is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (308) 728-4355 to discuss payment and coverage specifics.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Vchs Home Health at (308) 728-4355 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/20/1989. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.