Home Health Agencies in ZIP 16601 (Altoona, PA)
There are 2 Medicare-certified home health agencies in ZIP 16601, Altoona, PA, in this CMS data release (average rating 3.5 / 5 among rated providers).
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Home health agencies deliver skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and home health aide services in the place a patient calls home. Medicare certifies agencies that meet federal standards, and CMS publishes quality measures for each agency.
Data profile for ZIP 16601
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 16601: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.5 out of 5 at ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH SERVICES, LLC (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.5 to 3.5 out of 5. Among agencies reporting timeliness, 98.4% of patients received timely care. Patient-improvement measures average 86.8% for walking and 90.2% for bathing. The average quality-of-patient-care star among reporting agencies is 3.5 out of 5.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH SERVICES, LLC (3.5 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Avg quality-of-patient-care star | 3.5 / 5 |
| Avg timely care | 98.4% |
| Avg improved walking | 86.8% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies in ZIP 16601
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CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Quality of care | Timely care | Improved walking | Improved bathing | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH SERVICES, LLC | 3.5 | 3.5 | 99.2% | 86.6% | 90.3% | for-profit |
| UPMC HOME HEALTHCARE OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA | 3.5 | 3.5 | 97.7% | 87.1% | 90.1% | for-profit |
Choosing among home health agencies in ZIP 16601
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
Families in ZIP 16601, Altoona, PA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
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Data sources
This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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