Boston Senior AdvisorInterim Healthcare of Lexington Ma is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 394 Lowell Street, Suite 11 in Lexington, MA 02420. Medicare first certified it in 2017, 9 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3. Its strongest result against the Massachusetts average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma's Medicare record?
| Agency | Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma |
|---|---|
| Address | 394 Lowell Street, Suite 11, Lexington, MA 02420 |
| Phone | (781) 667-3220 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227714 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/05/2017 |
How does Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 1 and worse on 8.
| Measure | Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 93.5% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 79.4% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 82.3% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 85% | 88.7% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 83.4% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 81% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 85.7% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 68.9% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 65.4% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, medication issues addressed on time and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma?
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma, based on 81 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 85% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 83% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 81% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 76% | 77% | 79% | About the same |
Do Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma, 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 | 79.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 13.5% |
Which home health services does Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma provide, and which does it not?
Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma? |
|---|---|
| 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 Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma serve?
Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma tells Medicare it serves 56 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 57 in total.
- 01432
- 01450
- 01460
- 01463
- 01719
- 01720
- 01730
- 01741
- 01742
- 01754
- 01773
- 01776
- 01801
- 01803
- 01810
- 01821
- 01824
- 01826
- 01827
- 01830
- 01841
- 01844
- 01850
- 01851
- 01852
- 01854
- 01862
- 01863
- 01864
- 01867
- 01876
- 01879
- 01880
- 01886
- 01887
- 01890
- 01905
- 02140
- 02141
- 02148
- 02149
- 02155
- 02176
- 02180
- 02420
- 02421
- 02451
- 02452
- 02453
- 02462
- 02466
- 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 Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
65.4% 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 medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma followed up with the doctor on time in 85.7% of cases (Massachusetts average 94.4%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
79.4% 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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma Medicare-certified?
Yes. Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma is certified by Medicare under provider number 227714 and has been since 2017. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Interim Healthcare of Lexington Ma 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.
