Home Health Agencies in ZIP 28602 (Hickory, NC)

In ZIP 28602, Hickory, NC, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified home health agencies, with an average overall star rating of 4.0 / 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.

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All home health agencies in ZIP 28602

Home Health Agency · GOVERNMENT OPERATED Centerwell Home Health Hickory, NC 28602 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Home Health Agency · PROPRIETARY Gentiva Health Services Hickory, NC 28602 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

ZIP 28602 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified home health agenciess in ZIP 28602, 2 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 government. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH (government). Across rated providers the scores range from 4.0 to 4.0 out of 5. Among agencies reporting timeliness, 99.9% of patients received timely care. Patient-improvement measures average 89.2% for walking and 90.3% for bathing. The average quality-of-patient-care star among reporting agencies is 4.0 out of 5.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerCENTERWELL HOME HEALTH (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 government
Avg quality-of-patient-care star4.0 / 5
Avg timely care99.9%
Avg improved walking89.2%
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Comparing home health agencies in ZIP 28602

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 28602, 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.

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Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallQuality of careTimely careImproved walkingImproved bathingOwnership
CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH4.04.0100.0%86.8%88.5%government
GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES4.04.099.9%91.6%92.2%for-profit

Frequently asked questions

How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 28602?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 28602. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How many home health agencies in ZIP 28602 have a published rating?
2 of the 2 home health agencies in ZIP 28602 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
Who owns the home health agencies in ZIP 28602?
Ownership on record for home health agencies in ZIP 28602 is 1 for-profit, 1 government. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many home health agencies are in ZIP 28602?
The current CMS snapshot lists 2 Medicare-certified home health agencies with a mailing address in ZIP 28602 (Hickory, NC).
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How do I choose a home health agency in ZIP 28602?
When comparing home health agencies, ask how quickly care can start after a hospital discharge, how scheduling and supervision work, and how the agency tracks patient outcomes such as improved mobility and reduced rehospitalization.

Data & methodology

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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