Boston Senior AdvisorAble Home Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 8 Essex Center Drive, Suite 100 in Peadoby, MA 01960. Medicare first certified it in 2007, 19 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3. It trails the Massachusetts average on 9 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Able Home Care, LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Able Home Care, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 Essex Center Drive, Suite 100, Peadoby, MA 01960 |
| Phone | (781) 581-1181 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227496 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/08/2007 |
How does Able Home Care, LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Able Home Care, LLC. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 0 and worse on 9.
| Measure | Able Home Care, LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 63.4% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 73.8% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 62% | 88.7% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 53.8% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 44.6% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97% | 94.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 32.2% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 61.8% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 4.7% | 1% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it trails: got better at taking medicines correctly, breathing improved and flu shot status checked.
What do patients say about Able Home Care, LLC?
86% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Able Home Care, LLC, based on 69 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Able Home Care, LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 90% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 90% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 90% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 86% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Able Home Care, LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Able Home Care, LLC worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 34.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.1% |
Which home health services does Able Home Care, LLC provide, and which does it not?
Able Home Care, LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Able Home Care, LLC? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | No |
| Speech therapy | No |
| Medical social work | No |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Boston-area ZIP codes does Able Home Care, LLC serve?
Able Home Care, LLC tells Medicare it serves 52 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 68 in total.
- 01864
- 01867
- 01876
- 01880
- 01901
- 01902
- 01904
- 01905
- 01906
- 01907
- 01915
- 01923
- 01930
- 01938
- 01960
- 01966
- 01970
- 01982
- 01983
- 02050
- 02061
- 02066
- 02072
- 02124
- 02148
- 02149
- 02151
- 02155
- 02169
- 02170
- 02171
- 02176
- 02180
- 02184
- 02186
- 02188
- 02189
- 02190
- 02191
- 02301
- 02302
- 02330
- 02332
- 02339
- 02341
- 02343
- 02346
- 02359
- 02360
- 02364
- 02368
- 02538
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Able Home Care, LLC before starting care?
Ask who sorts out the medication list
44.6% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Massachusetts average 85.3%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
53.8% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Massachusetts average 89.9%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
62% of patients improved at bathing (Massachusetts average 88.7%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Able Home Care, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Able Home Care, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 227496 and has been since 2007. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Able Home Care, LLC's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 5 out of 5.
Does Able Home Care, LLC provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing and home health aide.
