Boston Senior AdvisorTufts Medicine Care at Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 847 Rogers Street, Suite 201 in Lowell, MA 01852. Medicare first certified it in 1981, 45 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.
What is Tufts Medicine Care at Home's Medicare record?
| Agency | Tufts Medicine Care at Home |
|---|---|
| Address | 847 Rogers Street, Suite 201, Lowell, MA 01852 |
| Phone | (978) 552-4000 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227206 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/08/1981 |
How does Tufts Medicine Care at Home score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Tufts Medicine Care at Home. All of them sit within a few points of the Massachusetts average.
| Measure | Tufts Medicine Care at Home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 97.8% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 88.1% | 86.7% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 90.4% | 89.2% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 89.5% | 88.7% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 88.8% | 89.9% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 85.2% | 85.3% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 93.2% | 94.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 66.7% | 64.6% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 76.8% | 78.1% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
What do patients say about Tufts Medicine Care at Home?
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Tufts Medicine Care at Home, based on 348 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Tufts Medicine Care at Home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 89% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 86% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 82% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Tufts Medicine Care at Home's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Tufts Medicine Care at Home worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 93.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Worse Than National Rate | 4.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 9.2% |
Which home health services does Tufts Medicine Care at Home provide, and which does it not?
Tufts Medicine Care at Home reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Tufts Medicine Care at Home? |
|---|---|
| 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 Tufts Medicine Care at Home serve?
Tufts Medicine Care at Home tells Medicare it serves 65 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 91 in total.
- 01450
- 01460
- 01463
- 01801
- 01803
- 01810
- 01821
- 01824
- 01826
- 01827
- 01830
- 01832
- 01833
- 01834
- 01835
- 01840
- 01841
- 01843
- 01844
- 01845
- 01850
- 01851
- 01852
- 01854
- 01860
- 01862
- 01863
- 01864
- 01867
- 01876
- 01879
- 01880
- 01886
- 01887
- 01890
- 01901
- 01902
- 01904
- 01905
- 01906
- 01907
- 01913
- 01915
- 01921
- 01922
- 01938
- 01940
- 01949
- 01950
- 01951
- 01952
- 01960
- 01969
- 01983
- 01984
- 01985
- 02115
- 02145
- 02148
- 02149
- 02150
- 02151
- 02155
- 02176
- 02180
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 Tufts Medicine Care at Home 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.
Which other home health agencies serve Lowell, MA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Lowell.
- Better Life at Home LLC — 1.5 of 5 stars
- Altranais Home Care LLC — 1.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Tufts Medicine Care at Home Medicare-certified?
Yes. Tufts Medicine Care at Home is certified by Medicare under provider number 227206 and has been since 1981. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Tufts Medicine Care at Home's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Tufts Medicine Care at Home 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.
