Boston Senior AdvisorBayada Home Health Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 300 Ballardvale Street, Suite 225 in Wilmington, MA 01887. Medicare first certified it in 2013, 13 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, level with the Massachusetts average of 3. Its strongest result against the Massachusetts average is got better at taking medicines correctly; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Bayada Home Health Care, Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Bayada Home Health Care, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Ballardvale Street, Suite 225, Wilmington, MA 01887 |
| Phone | (781) 272-2526 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227576 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/27/2013 |
How does Bayada Home Health Care, Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 1 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Bayada Home Health Care, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 91.3% | 96.5% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 89.2% | 86.7% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 91% | 89.2% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 90.8% | 88.7% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 90.8% | 89.9% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 88.9% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 92.3% | 94.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 67.5% | 64.6% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 71.8% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.9% | 1% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: got better at taking medicines correctly.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, started care on time and falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Bayada Home Health Care, Inc?
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Bayada Home Health Care, Inc, based on 362 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Bayada Home Health Care, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 88% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 80% | 83% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 78% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 77% | 77% | 79% | About the same |
Do Bayada Home Health Care, Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Bayada Home Health Care, 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 | 89.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.9% |
Which home health services does Bayada Home Health Care, Inc provide, and which does it not?
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Bayada Home Health Care, 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 Bayada Home Health Care, Inc serve?
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc tells Medicare it serves 76 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 78 in total.
- 01730
- 01731
- 01741
- 01742
- 01773
- 01801
- 01803
- 01810
- 01821
- 01824
- 01826
- 01830
- 01832
- 01833
- 01834
- 01835
- 01840
- 01841
- 01843
- 01844
- 01845
- 01850
- 01851
- 01852
- 01854
- 01860
- 01862
- 01863
- 01864
- 01867
- 01876
- 01880
- 01887
- 01890
- 01901
- 01902
- 01904
- 01905
- 01906
- 01907
- 01913
- 01915
- 01921
- 01922
- 01923
- 01930
- 01938
- 01940
- 01944
- 01949
- 01950
- 01951
- 01952
- 01960
- 01966
- 01969
- 01970
- 01982
- 01983
- 01984
- 01985
- 02128
- 02143
- 02144
- 02145
- 02148
- 02149
- 02150
- 02151
- 02155
- 02176
- 02180
- 02420
- 02421
- 02474
- 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 Bayada Home Health Care, Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
71.8% 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 how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Bayada Home Health Care, Inc started care on time for 91.3% of patients, against a Massachusetts average of 96.5%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
Ask about fall prevention
1.9% 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.
Which other home health agencies serve Wilmington, MA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Wilmington.
- Caring Hearts Homecare Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Enhabit Home Health — 2.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Bayada Home Health Care, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Bayada Home Health Care, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 227576 and has been since 2013. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Bayada Home Health Care, Inc's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Bayada Home Health Care, 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.
