Boston Senior AdvisorAll Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 210 Market Street in Lynn, MA 01901. Medicare first certified it in 1991, 35 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3. Its strongest result against the Massachusetts average is got better at walking or moving around; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 Market Street, Lynn, MA 01901 |
| Phone | (781) 598-2454 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227263 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/24/1991 |
How does All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 4 and worse on 2.
| Measure | All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 96.2% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 93.1% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 94.2% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 93.4% | 88.7% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 92.8% | 89.9% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 91.6% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 95.2% | 94.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 48.6% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 74.3% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: got better at walking or moving around, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at getting in and out of bed.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc?
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc, based on 314 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 83% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 79% | 77% | 79% | About the same |
Do All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc 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 | 94.9% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.7% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.4% |
Which home health services does All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc provide, and which does it not?
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| 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 All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc serve?
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc tells Medicare it serves 123 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 131 in total.
- 01730
- 01801
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- 01821
- 01824
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- 01901
- 01902
- 01904
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- 01908
- 01913
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- 01960
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- 01982
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- 02108
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- 02110
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- 02119
- 02120
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- 02176
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- 02210
- 02420
- 02421
- 02445
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- 02451
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- 02458
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- 02460
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- 02464
- 02465
- 02466
- 02467
- 02468
- 02472
- 02474
- 02476
- 02478
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 All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
74.3% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Massachusetts average 78.1%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
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 All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 227263 and has been since 1991. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
