Home Health Agencies in ZIP 70601 (Lake Charles, LA)
3 Medicare-certified home health agencies operate in ZIP 70601, Lake Charles, LA, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 3.3 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.
Choosing among home health agencies in ZIP 70601
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.
Visit candidates in ZIP 70601, Lake Charles, LA when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
Data profile for ZIP 70601
CMS data lets us profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 70601: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 3 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.5 out of 5 at CHRISTUS HOMECARE ST PATRICK (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.5 to 4.5 out of 5. Among agencies reporting timeliness, 98.7% of patients received timely care. Patient-improvement measures average 84.0% for walking and 88.0% for bathing. The average quality-of-patient-care star among reporting agencies is 3.3 out of 5.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | CHRISTUS HOMECARE ST PATRICK (4.5 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit |
| Avg quality-of-patient-care star | 3.3 / 5 |
| Avg timely care | 98.7% |
| Avg improved walking | 84.0% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies in ZIP 70601
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CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Quality of care | Timely care | Improved walking | Improved bathing | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTUS HOMECARE ST PATRICK | 4.5 | 4.5 | 99.2% | 94.7% | 94.4% | for-profit |
| HH AGENCY OF LAKE CHARLES MEMO | 3.0 | 3.0 | 99.5% | 79.1% | 84.7% | for-profit |
| HOME HEALTH CARE 2000-LAKE CHARLES | 2.5 | 2.5 | 97.3% | 78.1% | 84.8% | for-profit |
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Data sources
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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