Boston Senior AdvisorUphams Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 415 Columbia Road, Mail Stop 415-1 in Boston, MA 02125. Medicare first certified it in 1976, 50 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 falls with major injury; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Uphams Home Health Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | Uphams Home Health Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 415 Columbia Road, Mail Stop 415-1, Boston, MA 02125 |
| Phone | (617) 825-9206 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227198 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/03/1976 |
How does Uphams Home Health Care score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Uphams Home Health Care. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 1 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Uphams Home Health Care | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 94.7% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 81.6% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 76.6% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 80.7% | 88.7% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 78.7% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 78% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 93.9% | 94.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 66.3% | 64.6% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 61% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 1% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: falls with major injury.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at getting in and out of bed and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Uphams Home Health Care?
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Uphams Home Health Care, based on 53 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Uphams Home Health Care | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 88% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 82% | 83% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 82% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| 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 Uphams Home Health Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Uphams Home Health Care 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 | 62% |
Which home health services does Uphams Home Health Care provide, and which does it not?
Uphams Home Health Care 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 Uphams Home Health Care? |
|---|---|
| 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 Uphams Home Health Care serve?
Uphams Home Health Care tells Medicare it serves 23 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties.
- 02109
- 02110
- 02111
- 02113
- 02114
- 02115
- 02116
- 02118
- 02119
- 02120
- 02121
- 02122
- 02124
- 02125
- 02126
- 02127
- 02129
- 02130
- 02131
- 02132
- 02134
- 02136
- 02215
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 Uphams Home Health Care before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
61% 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 transfer training
76.6% 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 about breathing and oxygen management
78.7% 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 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 Boston, MA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Boston.
- Suburban Home Health Care, Inc — 4 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Uphams Home Health Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Uphams Home Health Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 227198 and has been since 1976. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Uphams Home Health Care's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Uphams Home Health Care provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing and home health aide.
