Home Health Agencies in ZIP 04106 (South Portland, ME)

Public CMS data maps 3 Medicare-certified home health agencies to ZIP 04106 in South Portland, ME, rated 3.7 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.

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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.

Home Health Agencies data comparison

ProviderOverallQuality of careTimely careImproved walkingImproved bathingOwnership
CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH4.04.0100.0%89.8%91.5%for-profit
ELARA CARING4.54.599.5%93.0%94.0%for-profit
NORTHERN LIGHT HOME CARE & HOSPICE2.52.583.0%83.9%86.5%non-profit

How to compare home health agencies in ZIP 04106

Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 04106, South Portland, ME, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

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Home Health Agencies profiles in ZIP 04106

Home Health Agency · PROPRIETARY Centerwell Home Health South Portland, ME 04106 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Home Health Agency · PROPRIETARY Elara Caring South Portland, ME 04106 CMS rating 4.5 / 5 Home Health Agency · NON-PROFIT Northern Light Home Care & Hospice So Portland, ME 04106 CMS rating 2.5 / 5

What CMS data shows for home health agencies in ZIP 04106

Among the 3 home health agenciess listed in ZIP 04106, 3 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 at ELARA CARING (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.5 to 4.5 out of 5. Where agencies report timeliness, 94.2% of patients received timely care. On patient-improvement measures, reporting agencies average 88.9% for walking and 90.7% for bathing. Reporting agencies average 3.7 out of 5 on the quality-of-patient-care star.

Providers on record3
With a published overall rating3 of 3 (100%)
Average overall rating3.7 / 5
Highest-rated providerELARA CARING (4.5 / 5)
Ownership mix2 for-profit, 1 non-profit
Avg quality-of-patient-care star3.7 / 5
Avg timely care94.2%
Avg improved walking88.9%
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Frequently asked questions

Which home health agency in ZIP 04106 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, ELARA CARING has the highest published CMS overall star rating among home health agencies in ZIP 04106, at 4.5 out of 5.
What other ZIP codes near South Portland have home health agencies?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in South Portland in the current data.
How do I choose a home health agency in ZIP 04106?
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.
Do any providers in ZIP 04106 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 04106 in this CMS data.
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 04106?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 04106. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.

Where this data comes from

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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