CARETENDERS
200 RESERVOIR STREET, SUITE 309, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494
3★ care at average cost — fair value
Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Date certified
- 1992-08-11
Services offered
Agency details
- Ownership
- PROPRIETARY
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(6,218 patients)
- 91.08%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(6,212 patients)
- 91.45%
- Got better at bathing(6,238 patients)
- 91.21%
- Breathing improved(6,187 patients)
- 92.18%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(6,036 patients)
- 95.93%
- Discharge function score(6,247 patients)
- 71.51%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(9,746 patients)
- 96.75%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(9,748 patients)
- 95.05%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(9,691 patients)
- 0.9%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(7,450 patients)
- 0.14%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(6,401 patients)
- 65.91%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(12,342 patients)
- 90.86%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(5,922 patients)
- 4.31%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(6,372 patients)
- 11.26%
- Sent health information to the next provider(2,885 patients)
- 75.22%
- Gave health information to the patient(6,821 patients)
- 87.89%
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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 — CARETENDERS
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.