Home Health Agencies in ZIP 28601 (Hickory, NC)
CMS records 2 home health agencies with a mailing address in ZIP 28601 (Hickory, NC); among those rated, the average overall score is 3.5 out of 5.
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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.
CMS snapshot for ZIP 28601
The current snapshot records 2 home health agenciess in ZIP 28601; 1 (50%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.5 out of 5 at GUARDIAN HOME HEALTH (non-profit). Among agencies reporting timeliness, 94.4% of patients received timely care. Patient-improvement measures average 87.8% for walking and 89.4% 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 | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | GUARDIAN HOME HEALTH (3.5 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Avg quality-of-patient-care star | 3.5 / 5 |
| Avg timely care | 94.4% |
| Avg improved walking | 87.8% |
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What to weigh in ZIP 28601
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 28601, Hickory, NC, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Home Health Agencies on record in ZIP 28601
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Quality of care | Timely care | Improved walking | Improved bathing | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUARDIAN HOME HEALTH | 3.5 | 3.5 | 94.4% | 87.8% | 89.4% | non-profit |
| INTERIM HEALTHCARE OF THE TRIA | Not rated | — | — | — | — | for-profit |
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About the data
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (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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