Visiting Nurses Association (Vna)
Lawrence, KS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 177034)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 843-3738 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Kansas state average of 3.5, but has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means CMS quality metrics rank it below average locally, while patients who were surveyed rated their experience highly.
Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 37 ZIP codes from its Lawrence, Kansas office.
Yes, Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) is Medicare-certified, with CCN 177034, certified since March 10, 1969, 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 Nurses Association (VNA) is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lawrence, Kansas, certified since March 10, 1969. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which falls below the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting positive patient-reported experiences captured through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 95.27% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 85.44% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare quality measures and reflect a recent data vintage as published by CMS.
Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) serves a service area covering 37 ZIP codes from its Lawrence, Kansas office. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the full, current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) is Medicare-certified (CCN 177034), certified since March 10, 1969, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
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's CMS quality star rating is 2.5, which is below the Kansas 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 current ratings and measures at the agency's Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/177034?state=KS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 37 ZIP codes from its Lawrence, Kansas office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and services tailored to your needs by calling the agency directly at (785) 843-3738 and verifying 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, while non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical support such as companionship or housekeeping; this data only covers the agency's medical home health services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 1969.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (785) 843-3738 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) at (785) 843-3738 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/10/1969. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.