West River Home Health
Newton, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227456)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 90 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (781) 707-9578 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
West River Home Health holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
West River Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. It serves 90 ZIP codes from its Newton, Massachusetts office.
Yes, West River Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 227456, certified since 1997), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is drawn directly from CMS records.
About this agency
West River Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Newton, Massachusetts, certified since March 5, 1997 (CCN 227456). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, West River Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.
Per the same CMS dataset, 92.86% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 90.05% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care — both measures reported by CMS as part of quality outcome tracking for home health agencies.
West River Home Health reports serving 90 ZIP codes from its Newton, Massachusetts location, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All ratings and percentages cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data as published for this agency; figures may be updated periodically by CMS, so users are encouraged to verify current data directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, West River Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 227456, certified since March 5, 1997), 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 care.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
West River Home Health has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, 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 CMS patient survey rating, based on the Home Health CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review West River Home Health's full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 90 ZIP codes from its Newton, Massachusetts location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 90 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific services needed, and scheduling; for details not in CMS data, contact the agency at (781) 707-9578.
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 medically ordered care, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance; the CMS data provided covers only the agency's medical home health services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
West River Home Health has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 1997.
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 information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (781) 707-9578 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach West River Home Health at (781) 707-9578 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/05/1997. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.