Visiting Nurse And Community Care
Arlington, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227053)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (781) 396-2633 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Visiting Nurse And Community Care holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Visiting Nurse And Community Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 36 ZIP codes from its Arlington, MA office.
Yes, Visiting Nurse And Community Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 227053, certified since 1966), 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
Visiting Nurse And Community Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Arlington, Massachusetts, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity and offers a full range of home health services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Visiting Nurse And Community Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. Patients rate the agency 4 stars in the CMS patient survey. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 97.94% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 86.74% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
The agency's service area extends across 36 ZIP codes from its Arlington, MA office, reflecting a broad regional footprint. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; prospective clients should confirm current ratings and service details directly with the agency or on the Care Compare website, as CMS updates this data periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing for home health services, and no staffing, language, or availability details beyond what is listed here should be assumed.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Visiting Nurse And Community Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 227053, certified since July 1, 1966), 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?
It holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and details at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227053?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 36 ZIP codes from its Arlington, MA location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific services needed, and timely-care outcomes; contact the agency at (781) 396-2633 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 (781) 396-2633 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Visiting Nurse And Community Care is a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data; contact the agency at (781) 396-2633 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Visiting Nurse And Community Care at (781) 396-2633.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.