Boston Senior AdvisorBeth Israel Lahey Health at Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 48 Dunham Ridge, Suite 2750 in Beverly, MA 01915. Medicare first certified it in 2006, 20 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 flu shot status checked; its weakest is started care on time.
What is Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home's Medicare record?
| Agency | Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 Dunham Ridge, Suite 2750, Beverly, MA 01915 |
| Phone | (781) 756-2488 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227495 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/05/2006 |
How does Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 2 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 89.7% | 96.5% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 83% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 88.3% | 89.2% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 87.3% | 88.7% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 87.6% | 89.9% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 81% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.3% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 74.9% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 79.7% | 78.1% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: started care on time, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home?
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home, based on 346 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 88% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 82% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 81% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 96.5% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Worse Than National Rate | 6.4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 6.5% |
Which home health services does Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home provide, and which does it not?
Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home? |
|---|---|
| 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 Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home serve?
Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home tells Medicare it serves 119 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 140 in total.
- 01730
- 01731
- 01773
- 01801
- 01803
- 01810
- 01821
- 01824
- 01833
- 01834
- 01844
- 01845
- 01850
- 01851
- 01852
- 01854
- 01862
- 01863
- 01864
- 01867
- 01876
- 01880
- 01887
- 01890
- 01901
- 01902
- 01904
- 01905
- 01906
- 01907
- 01913
- 01915
- 01921
- 01922
- 01923
- 01929
- 01930
- 01937
- 01938
- 01940
- 01944
- 01945
- 01949
- 01950
- 01951
- 01952
- 01960
- 01965
- 01966
- 01969
- 01970
- 01982
- 01983
- 01984
- 01985
- 02108
- 02109
- 02110
- 02111
- 02114
- 02115
- 02116
- 02118
- 02119
- 02120
- 02121
- 02122
- 02124
- 02125
- 02126
- 02127
- 02128
- 02129
- 02130
- 02131
- 02132
- 02134
- 02135
- 02136
- 02138
- 02139
- 02140
- 02141
- 02142
- 02143
- 02144
- 02145
- 02148
- 02151
- 02155
- 02176
- 02180
- 02199
- 02210
- 02215
- 02339
- 02420
- 02421
- 02445
- 02446
- 02451
- 02452
- 02453
- 02458
- 02459
- 02460
- 02461
- 02462
- 02464
- 02465
- 02466
- 02467
- 02468
- 02472
- 02474
- 02476
- 02478
- 02492
- 02494
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 Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home started care on time for 89.7% 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 who sorts out the medication list
81% 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 how often the therapist actually comes
83% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 86.7% across Massachusetts. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
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 Beverly, MA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Beverly.
- Standards Care Staffing, Inc — 1 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home Medicare-certified?
Yes. Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home is certified by Medicare under provider number 227495 and has been since 2006. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home 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.
