Boston Senior AdvisorActon Public Health Nursing Se is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 30 Sudbury Road in Acton, MA 01720. Medicare first certified it in 1966, 60 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3. Its strongest result against the Massachusetts average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is breathing improved.
What is Acton Public Health Nursing Se's Medicare record?
| Agency | Acton Public Health Nursing Se |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 Sudbury Road, Acton, MA 01720 |
| Phone | (978) 929-6650 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227057 |
| Ownership | Government Operated |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/01/1966 |
How does Acton Public Health Nursing Se score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Acton Public Health Nursing Se. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 5 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Acton Public Health Nursing Se | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.2% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 86.5% | 86.7% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 92.3% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 90.7% | 88.7% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 83.8% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 100% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.4% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 90.9% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 90.4% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.6% | 1% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at taking medicines correctly and met expected function at discharge.
Where it trails: breathing improved and falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Acton Public Health Nursing Se?
92% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Acton Public Health Nursing Se, based on 32 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Acton Public Health Nursing Se | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 95% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 95% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 94% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 100% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 92% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Acton Public Health Nursing Se's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Acton Public Health Nursing Se better 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 | Better Than National Rate | 88.9% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.7% |
Which home health services does Acton Public Health Nursing Se provide, and which does it not?
Acton Public Health Nursing Se reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering speech therapy and medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Acton Public Health Nursing Se? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| 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 Acton Public Health Nursing Se serve?
Acton Public Health Nursing Se tells Medicare it serves 7 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties.
- 01460
- 01718
- 01720
- 01741
- 01742
- 01754
- 01775
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 Acton Public Health Nursing Se before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
83.8% 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 about fall prevention
1.6% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 1% across Massachusetts. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
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 Acton Public Health Nursing Se Medicare-certified?
Yes. Acton Public Health Nursing Se is certified by Medicare under provider number 227057 and has been since 1966. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Acton Public Health Nursing Se's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3.
Does Acton Public Health Nursing Se provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and home health aide.
