Vna Health System
Shamokin, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 397053)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 76 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 648-8989 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vna Health System holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars, but it earns a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a positive experience even though the overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Vna Health System offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 76 ZIP codes from its office in Shamokin, Pennsylvania.
Yes, Vna Health System is Medicare-certified, with CCN 397053, certified since 1966, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been continuously in place for decades according to CMS records.
About this agency
Vna Health System is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is organized as a non-profit and has been Medicare-certified since July 19, 1966 (CCN 397053).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Vna Health System holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.
CMS data also reports that 99.21% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 87.35% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures come from CMS's published quality measures for home health agencies.
Vna Health System serves a broad geographic area, with service extending to 76 ZIP codes from its Shamokin, Pennsylvania location.
All star ratings, survey results, and quality measures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Prospective patients and families should confirm current details and coverage specifics directly with the agency or through the official Medicare Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Vna Health System is Medicare-certified (CCN 397053) and has been since 1966, 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?
Vna Health System has a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is below the Pennsylvania 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 Home Health CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data at the official Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/397053?state=PA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 76 ZIP codes from its Shamokin, Pennsylvania office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 76 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staff availability, specific care plans, and scheduling; contact the agency at (570) 648-8989 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this Medicare-certified agency provides, includes skilled nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-skilled assistance; the data here only covers the certified home health services listed.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Vna Health System has been Medicare-certified since July 19, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Vna Health System is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS Care Compare; contact the agency at (570) 648-8989 and verify details with Medicare directly.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Vna Health System at (570) 648-8989 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/19/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.