Boston Senior AdvisorInternational Health Solutions is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 319A Allston Street in Brighton, MA 02135. Medicare first certified it in 2006, 20 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 International Health Solutions's Medicare record?
| Agency | International Health Solutions |
|---|---|
| Address | 319A Allston Street, Brighton, MA 02135 |
| Phone | (617) 580-5000 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227489 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/05/2006 |
How does International Health Solutions score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for International Health Solutions. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 2 and worse on 6.
| Measure | International Health Solutions | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.3% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 76.2% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 68.8% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 76.1% | 88.7% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 62.6% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 71.1% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 100% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 74.2% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 23.5% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, breathing improved and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about International Health Solutions?
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend International Health Solutions, based on 33 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | International Health Solutions | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 96% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 96% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 95% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 78% | 77% | 79% | About the same |
Do International Health Solutions's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for International Health Solutions, 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 | 74% |
Which home health services does International Health Solutions provide, and which does it not?
International Health Solutions reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering speech therapy and medical social work.
| Service | Offered by International Health Solutions? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | No |
| 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 International Health Solutions serve?
International Health Solutions tells Medicare it serves 54 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 61 in total.
- 01701
- 01702
- 01760
- 01778
- 02021
- 02062
- 02067
- 02072
- 02113
- 02115
- 02116
- 02118
- 02119
- 02120
- 02121
- 02124
- 02125
- 02126
- 02127
- 02128
- 02130
- 02131
- 02132
- 02134
- 02135
- 02136
- 02139
- 02143
- 02144
- 02151
- 02155
- 02169
- 02171
- 02184
- 02215
- 02301
- 02302
- 02368
- 02445
- 02446
- 02451
- 02452
- 02458
- 02459
- 02460
- 02461
- 02462
- 02466
- 02467
- 02476
- 02478
- 02482
- 02494
- 02762
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 International Health Solutions before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
23.5% 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 about breathing and oxygen management
62.6% 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 about transfer training
68.8% 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 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 International Health Solutions Medicare-certified?
Yes. International Health Solutions is certified by Medicare under provider number 227489 and has been since 2006. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is International Health Solutions's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3.
Does International Health Solutions provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and home health aide.
