7 home health agencies in Meridian, ID · avg 3.8★
Multicare Home Health Services, Inc
324 South Meridian Road, Suite 10, Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 884-5497St Lukes Home Care And Hospice
3330 E Louise Dr Suite 400, Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 381-2138Terrace Home Health
2929 W Navigator Drive, Suite 320, Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 506-7200About Home Health Agencies in Meridian
In-home health care services in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, Idaho has 7 Medicare-certified home health agencies providing in-home skilled nursing, therapy, and personal care services. The average CMS Quality of Patient Care star rating is 3.8 out of 5 stars. Home health services allow patients to receive professional medical care in the comfort of their own homes, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, medical social work, and home health aide services.
When choosing a home health agency, ask about the specific services provided, staff qualifications, availability of weekend and evening visits, and how the agency coordinates with your physician. Medicare-certified agencies must meet federal quality standards and participate in the CMS Home Health Quality Reporting Program, which tracks patient outcomes and publishes star ratings to help families make informed decisions.
Ownership includes 5 for-profit, 1 non-profit agencies. When choosing a home health agency, consider the quality star rating, services offered, and whether the agency accepts your insurance or Medicare coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About home health agencies in Meridian, ID
How many home health agencies are in Meridian, ID?
There are 7 Medicare-certified home health agencies in Meridian, Idaho. Each agency is rated by CMS based on quality of patient care.
What is the average quality rating for home health agencies in Meridian?
The average CMS Quality of Patient Care (QoPC) star rating for home health agencies in Meridian is 3.8 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on patient outcome measures.
What services do home health agencies provide?
Medicare-certified home health agencies offer a range of in-home services including skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, medical social work, and home health aide services. Services are provided in the patient's home under a physician-ordered plan of care.
How are home health quality ratings determined?
CMS rates home health agencies using the Quality of Patient Care (QoPC) star rating from 1 to 5 stars, in half-star increments. Ratings are based on patient outcome measures including how often patients improved in walking, getting in and out of bed, bathing, breathing, wound healing, and medication management. Higher ratings indicate better patient outcomes.
Does Medicare cover home health care?
Yes. Medicare covers home health services if you are homebound and need skilled nursing or therapy. A doctor must certify the need. Medicare covers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social work — with no copay required.
Who qualifies for home health care?
To qualify for Medicare home health coverage, you must be homebound (leaving home requires considerable effort), need intermittent skilled nursing care or therapy, and have a doctor-ordered plan of care. You do not need a prior hospital stay.
Data source: CMS Home Health Compare ·