Home Health Agencies in ZIP 28779 (Sylva, NC)

CMS records 1 home health agencies with a mailing address in ZIP 28779 (Sylva, NC); across those rated, the average overall score is 3.5 out of 5.

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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 on record in ZIP 28779

Home Health Agency · PROPRIETARY Harris Home Health Sylva, NC 28779 CMS rating 3.5 / 5

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallQuality of careTimely careImproved walkingImproved bathingOwnership
HARRIS HOME HEALTH3.53.597.7%85.1%88.2%for-profit
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What to weigh in ZIP 28779

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.

For families in ZIP 28779, Sylva, NC, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.

CMS data for ZIP 28779

The current data counts 1 home health agencies in ZIP 28779; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.5 out of 5 at HARRIS HOME HEALTH (for-profit). Where agencies report timeliness, 97.7% of patients received timely care. On patient-improvement measures, reporting agencies average 85.1% for walking and 88.2% for bathing. Reporting agencies average 3.5 out of 5 on the quality-of-patient-care star.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating3.5 / 5
Highest-rated providerHARRIS HOME HEALTH (3.5 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit
Avg quality-of-patient-care star3.5 / 5
Avg timely care97.7%
Avg improved walking85.1%
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Frequently asked questions

Do any providers in ZIP 28779 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 28779 in this CMS data.
Which home health agency in ZIP 28779 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, HARRIS HOME HEALTH has the highest published CMS overall star rating among home health agencies in ZIP 28779, at 3.5 out of 5.
How do I choose a home health agency in ZIP 28779?
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.
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.
What other ZIP codes near Sylva have home health agencies?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Sylva in the current data.
Who owns the home health agencies in ZIP 28779?
Ownership on record for home health agencies in ZIP 28779 is 1 for-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

About the data

This page draws on 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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