Boston Senior AdvisorPrimary Homecare Specialties is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 75 Adams Street, Suite D in Milton, MA 02186. Medicare first certified it in 2009, 17 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 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 Primary Homecare Specialties's Medicare record?
| Agency | Primary Homecare Specialties |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 Adams Street, Suite D, Milton, MA 02186 |
| Phone | (617) 696-0600 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227509 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/22/2009 |
How does Primary Homecare Specialties score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Primary Homecare Specialties. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 9 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Primary Homecare Specialties | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.2% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 99.5% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 97.1% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 95.2% | 88.7% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 98.1% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 96.4% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.6% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 89.1% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 89.2% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.4% | 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 walking or moving around and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Primary Homecare Specialties?
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Primary Homecare Specialties, based on 43 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Primary Homecare Specialties | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 92% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 92% | 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 | 93% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 83% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Primary Homecare Specialties's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Primary Homecare Specialties 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 | 87.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.1% |
Which home health services does Primary Homecare Specialties provide, and which does it not?
Primary Homecare Specialties reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Primary Homecare Specialties? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | No |
| 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 Primary Homecare Specialties serve?
Primary Homecare Specialties tells Medicare it serves 22 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties.
- 02021
- 02026
- 02090
- 02118
- 02119
- 02121
- 02122
- 02124
- 02125
- 02126
- 02127
- 02130
- 02131
- 02132
- 02136
- 02169
- 02170
- 02171
- 02184
- 02186
- 02189
- 02368
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 Primary Homecare Specialties before starting care?
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.
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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Primary Homecare Specialties Medicare-certified?
Yes. Primary Homecare Specialties is certified by Medicare under provider number 227509 and has been since 2009. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Primary Homecare Specialties's Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Primary Homecare Specialties provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing and home health aide.
