Home Health Agencies in ZIP 02459 (Newton, MA)

There are 2 Medicare-certified home health agencies in ZIP 02459, Newton, MA, within this CMS data release (average rating 3.5 / 5 among rated providers).

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Home health agencies bring skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and aide services into the home. Medicare certifies the agencies that satisfy federal standards, and CMS publishes quality measures for each one.

Choosing among home health agencies in ZIP 02459

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 02459, Newton, MA, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallQuality of careTimely careImproved walkingImproved bathingOwnership
MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HOME CARE, INC3.53.597.4%83.4%88.3%non-profit
WEST RIVER HOME HEALTH3.53.592.9%90.0%92.6%for-profit

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Medicare-certified home health agencies in ZIP 02459

Home Health Agency · NON-PROFIT Mass General Brigham Home Care, INC Newton, MA 02459 CMS rating 3.5 / 5 Home Health Agency · PROPRIETARY West River Home Health Newton, MA 02459 CMS rating 3.5 / 5
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Data profile for ZIP 02459

Using CMS data, we can profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 02459: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.5 out of 5 at MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HOME CARE, INC (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 3.5 to 3.5 out of 5. Where agencies report timeliness, 95.1% of patients received timely care. On patient-improvement measures, reporting agencies average 86.7% for walking and 90.5% for bathing. Reporting agencies average 3.5 out of 5 on the quality-of-patient-care star.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating3.5 / 5
Highest-rated providerMASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HOME CARE, INC (3.5 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 non-profit
Avg quality-of-patient-care star3.5 / 5
Avg timely care95.1%
Avg improved walking86.7%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating for home health agencies in ZIP 02459?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for home health agencies in ZIP 02459 is 3.5 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Which home health agency in ZIP 02459 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HOME CARE, INC has the highest published CMS overall star rating among home health agencies in ZIP 02459, at 3.5 out of 5.
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 many certified beds are reported in ZIP 02459?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 02459. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
Who owns the home health agencies in ZIP 02459?
Ownership on record for home health agencies in ZIP 02459 is 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How do I choose a home health agency in ZIP 02459?
When you compare home health agencies, ask how soon care can begin after a hospital discharge, how visits are scheduled and supervised, and how the agency measures outcomes such as better mobility and fewer trips back to the hospital.

Data sources

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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