Boston Senior AdvisorSuburban Home Health Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1050 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 300 in Boston, MA 02115. Medicare first certified it in 1994, 32 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3. Its strongest result against the Massachusetts average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is breathing improved.
What is Suburban Home Health Care, Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Suburban Home Health Care, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 1050 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02115 |
| Phone | (617) 264-7100 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227290 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/01/1994 |
How does Suburban Home Health Care, Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Suburban Home Health Care, Inc. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 7 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Suburban Home Health Care, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.6% | 96.5% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 91.5% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 93.9% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 91% | 88.7% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 85.3% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 93.6% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.4% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 84.5% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 87% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and got better at taking medicines correctly.
Where it trails: breathing improved.
What do patients say about Suburban Home Health Care, Inc?
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Suburban Home Health Care, Inc, based on 330 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Suburban Home Health Care, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 95% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 90% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 90% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 81% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Suburban Home Health Care, Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Suburban Home Health Care, Inc worse 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 | Worse Than National Rate | 67% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.1% |
Which home health services does Suburban Home Health Care, Inc provide, and which does it not?
Suburban Home Health Care, Inc 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 Suburban Home Health Care, Inc? |
|---|---|
| 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 Suburban Home Health Care, Inc serve?
Suburban Home Health Care, Inc tells Medicare it serves 93 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 100 in total.
- 01701
- 01702
- 01721
- 01746
- 01748
- 01752
- 01760
- 01776
- 01778
- 01821
- 01890
- 01901
- 01902
- 01904
- 01905
- 01906
- 01907
- 01915
- 01923
- 01949
- 01960
- 01970
- 02021
- 02026
- 02062
- 02067
- 02072
- 02090
- 02108
- 02111
- 02115
- 02116
- 02118
- 02119
- 02120
- 02121
- 02122
- 02124
- 02125
- 02126
- 02127
- 02128
- 02129
- 02130
- 02131
- 02132
- 02134
- 02135
- 02136
- 02138
- 02139
- 02140
- 02141
- 02143
- 02144
- 02145
- 02148
- 02149
- 02150
- 02151
- 02152
- 02155
- 02169
- 02170
- 02171
- 02184
- 02186
- 02188
- 02215
- 02301
- 02302
- 02368
- 02420
- 02445
- 02446
- 02451
- 02452
- 02453
- 02457
- 02458
- 02459
- 02460
- 02465
- 02466
- 02467
- 02468
- 02472
- 02474
- 02476
- 02478
- 02482
- 02492
- 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 Suburban Home Health Care, Inc before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
85.3% 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 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.
Which other home health agencies serve Boston, MA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Boston.
- Uphams Home Health Care — 2 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Suburban Home Health Care, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Suburban Home Health Care, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 227290 and has been since 1994. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Suburban Home Health Care, Inc's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 5 out of 5.
Does Suburban Home Health Care, Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and home health aide.
