Visiting Nurses Of The Lower V
Centerbrook, CT · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 077079)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (860) 767-0186 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Visiting Nurses Of The Lower V holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Connecticut state average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Visiting Nurses Of The Lower V offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 27 ZIP codes from its Centerbrook, CT office.
Yes, Visiting Nurses Of The Lower V is Medicare-certified (CCN 077079, certified since 1966), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No further benefit details are available from this data.
About this agency
Visiting Nurses Of The Lower V is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Centerbrook, Connecticut, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency operates as a non-profit organization and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 27 ZIP codes from its Centerbrook office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Visiting Nurses Of The Lower V holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Connecticut state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5, the highest possible score, reflecting patient-reported experiences with the agency's care. Among CMS-reported performance measures, the agency reports that 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 89.65% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures represent CMS's most recently published Care Compare data and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Families and caregivers considering this agency should review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome measures may change between reporting periods. No cost or pricing information is published by CMS for home health agencies, and none is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Visiting Nurses Of The Lower V is Medicare-certified (CCN 077079, certified since July 1, 1966), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare 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?
Its CMS quality star rating is 3.5, which is above the Connecticut state average of 3.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 5, the highest rating available on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures directly at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/077079?state=CT.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 27 ZIP codes from its Centerbrook, CT office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency at (860) 767-0186, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for home health agencies; contact the agency at (860) 767-0186 to discuss payment and coverage questions.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Visiting Nurses Of The Lower V at (860) 767-0186 to inquire about starting care.
What were the agency's timely care and walking improvement outcomes?
CMS data shows 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care and 89.65% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
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.