Boston Senior AdvisorCentral Home Health Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 687 Highland Avenue, Third Floor, Suite 13 in Needham, MA 02494. Medicare first certified it in 2011, 15 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3. It beats the Massachusetts average on 9 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Central Home Health Care, Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Central Home Health Care, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 687 Highland Avenue, Third Floor, Suite 13, Needham, MA 02494 |
| Phone | (617) 559-0200 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227532 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/13/2011 |
How does Central Home Health Care, Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Central Home Health Care, Inc. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 9 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Central Home Health Care, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 96.5% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 95.1% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 94.3% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 98.8% | 88.7% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 100% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 100% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.6% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 99.8% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 80.4% | 78.1% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.2% | 1% | 0.9% | Better |
| 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 got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Central Home Health Care, Inc?
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Central Home Health Care, Inc, based on 156 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Central Home Health Care, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 93% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 93% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 94% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 90% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 78% | 77% | 79% | About the same |
Do Central Home Health Care, Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Central Home Health Care, Inc, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 79.9% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 13.3% |
Which home health services does Central Home Health Care, Inc provide, and which does it not?
Central Home Health Care, Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Central Home Health Care, Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| 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 Central Home Health Care, Inc serve?
Central Home Health Care, Inc tells Medicare it serves 61 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 65 in total.
- 01701
- 01702
- 01721
- 01746
- 01752
- 01760
- 01778
- 01886
- 02021
- 02026
- 02062
- 02067
- 02072
- 02090
- 02115
- 02118
- 02119
- 02120
- 02121
- 02122
- 02124
- 02125
- 02126
- 02130
- 02131
- 02132
- 02134
- 02135
- 02136
- 02138
- 02139
- 02140
- 02141
- 02215
- 02301
- 02368
- 02421
- 02445
- 02446
- 02451
- 02452
- 02453
- 02458
- 02459
- 02460
- 02461
- 02462
- 02464
- 02465
- 02466
- 02467
- 02468
- 02472
- 02474
- 02476
- 02478
- 02481
- 02482
- 02492
- 02493
- 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 Central Home Health Care, Inc before starting care?
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.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Needham, MA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Needham.
- North Hill Home Health Care Inc — 3 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Central Home Health Care, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Central Home Health Care, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 227532 and has been since 2011. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Central Home Health Care, Inc's Medicare star rating?
5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 5 out of 5.
Does Central 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 and home health aide.
