Boston Senior AdvisorNorth Hill Home Health Care Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 865 Central Avenue in Needham, MA 02492. Medicare first certified it in 1997, 29 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 met expected function at discharge.
What is North Hill Home Health Care Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | North Hill Home Health Care Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 |
| Phone | (781) 433-6609 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227462 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/08/1997 |
How does North Hill Home Health Care Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for North Hill Home Health Care Inc. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 3 and worse on 5.
| Measure | North Hill Home Health Care Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.4% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 78.7% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 93.8% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 90.7% | 88.7% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 88.9% | 89.9% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 77.8% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.7% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 98.8% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 62% | 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) | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at getting in and out of bed and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at walking or moving around and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about North Hill Home Health Care Inc?
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend North Hill Home Health Care Inc, based on 51 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | North Hill Home Health Care Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 92% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 83% | 83% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 90% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 82% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do North Hill Home Health Care Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates North Hill 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 | 96.8% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.1% |
Which home health services does North Hill Home Health Care Inc provide, and which does it not?
North Hill Home Health Care Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by North Hill 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 North Hill Home Health Care Inc serve?
North Hill Home Health Care Inc tells Medicare it serves 18 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties.
- 01760
- 01778
- 02026
- 02030
- 02052
- 02062
- 02081
- 02459
- 02461
- 02464
- 02465
- 02467
- 02468
- 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 North Hill Home Health Care Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
62% 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 often the therapist actually comes
78.7% 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 who sorts out the medication list
77.8% 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 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.
- Central Home Health Care, Inc — 5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is North Hill Home Health Care Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. North Hill Home Health Care Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 227462 and has been since 1997. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is North Hill 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 4 out of 5.
Does North Hill 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.
