Boston Senior AdvisorAltranais Home Care LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 59 Lowes Way, Suite #205 in Lowell, MA 01851. Medicare first certified it in 2012, 14 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1.5 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 Altranais Home Care LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Altranais Home Care LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 59 Lowes Way, Suite #205, Lowell, MA 01851 |
| Phone | (978) 640-0066 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227556 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/17/2012 |
How does Altranais Home Care LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Altranais Home Care LLC. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 0 and worse on 9.
| Measure | Altranais Home Care LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 89.1% | 96.5% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 65.5% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 54.2% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 50.9% | 88.7% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 40% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 60.9% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 91.8% | 94.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 37.2% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 48.8% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it trails: breathing improved, got better at bathing and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Altranais Home Care LLC?
64% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Altranais Home Care LLC, based on 69 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Altranais Home Care LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 86% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 75% | 83% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 80% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 77% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 64% | 77% | 79% | Worse |
Do Altranais Home Care LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare could not calculate hospital-use measures for Altranais Home Care LLC: the number of patient episodes was too small to report.
Which home health services does Altranais Home Care LLC provide, and which does it not?
Altranais Home Care LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Altranais Home Care LLC? |
|---|---|
| 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 Altranais Home Care LLC serve?
Altranais Home Care LLC tells Medicare it serves 34 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 90 in total.
- 01752
- 01810
- 01821
- 01824
- 01826
- 01830
- 01832
- 01835
- 01840
- 01841
- 01843
- 01844
- 01845
- 01850
- 01851
- 01852
- 01854
- 01860
- 01876
- 01879
- 01901
- 01905
- 02118
- 02121
- 02124
- 02127
- 02130
- 02135
- 02136
- 02150
- 02151
- 02152
- 02170
- 02476
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 Altranais Home Care LLC before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
40% 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
50.9% 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 about transfer training
54.2% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Massachusetts average 89.2%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Lowell, MA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Lowell.
- Tufts Medicine Care at Home — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Better Life at Home LLC — 1.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Altranais Home Care LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Altranais Home Care LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 227556 and has been since 2012. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Altranais Home Care LLC's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Altranais Home Care LLC 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.
