Home Health Agencies in ZIP 13601 (Watertown, NY)

Public CMS data maps 2 Medicare-certified home health agencies to ZIP 13601 in Watertown, NY, rated 3.0 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 profiles in ZIP 13601

Home Health Agency · GOVERNMENT OPERATED Jefferson CO Pub HLTH SVS Chha Watertown, NY 13601 CMS rating 2.5 / 5 Home Health Agency · NON-PROFIT Samaritan Home Health, INC Watertown, NY 13601 CMS rating 3.5 / 5

How to compare home health agencies in ZIP 13601

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 13601, Watertown, NY, 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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What CMS data shows for home health agencies in ZIP 13601

Among the 2 home health agenciess listed in ZIP 13601, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 1 government, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.5 out of 5 at SAMARITAN HOME HEALTH, INC (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.5 to 3.5 out of 5. Where agencies report timeliness, 98.8% of patients received timely care. On patient-improvement measures, reporting agencies average 87.1% for walking and 86.4% for bathing. Reporting agencies average 3.0 out of 5 on the quality-of-patient-care star.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerSAMARITAN HOME HEALTH, INC (3.5 / 5)
Ownership mix1 government, 1 non-profit
Avg quality-of-patient-care star3.0 / 5
Avg timely care98.8%
Avg improved walking87.1%

Home Health Agencies data comparison

ProviderOverallQuality of careTimely careImproved walkingImproved bathingOwnership
JEFFERSON CO PUB HLTH SVS CHHA2.52.599.0%83.4%80.3%government
SAMARITAN HOME HEALTH, INC3.53.598.7%90.7%92.5%non-profit
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Frequently asked questions

How many home health agencies in ZIP 13601 have a published rating?
2 of the 2 home health agencies in ZIP 13601 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.
How many home health agencies are in ZIP 13601?
The current CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified home health agencies with a mailing address in ZIP 13601 (Watertown, NY).
How do I choose a home health agency in ZIP 13601?
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.
What is the average CMS rating for home health agencies in ZIP 13601?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for home health agencies in ZIP 13601 is 3.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Do any providers in ZIP 13601 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 13601 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.

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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