UPHAMS HOME HEALTH CARE
415 COLUMBIA ROAD, MAIL STOP 415-1, BOSTON, MA 02125
Worth a closer look before you decide
These figures come straight from CMS. They are flags to ask about, not a verdict — read the full detail below.
2★ care at below-average cost — needs review
Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- Not yet reported by CMS
- Date certified
- 1976-02-03
Services offered
Agency details
- Ownership
- NON-PROFIT
What CMS measures show
Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding
How patients improved
Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care
- Got better at walking or moving around(149 patients)
- 79.16%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(142 patients)
- 75.85%
- Got better at bathing(148 patients)
- 78.3%
- Breathing improved(58 patients)
- 71.51%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(101 patients)
- 73.22%
- Discharge function score(152 patients)
- 63.82%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(264 patients)
- 97.35%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(265 patients)
- 94.72%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(253 patients)
- 0%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(162 patients)
- 0.84%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(191 patients)
- 62.83%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(39 patients)
- 73.43%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(15 patients)
- -
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(18 patients)
- -
- Sent health information to the next provider(140 patients)
- 90%
- Gave health information to the patient(123 patients)
- 91.87%
The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.
The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.
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What to look for
Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language
- The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
- Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
- Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.
Questions to ask
Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment
Questions to ask — UPHAMS HOME HEALTH CARE
Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)
- Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
- Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
- How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
- What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
- Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.