ALTERNATIVE HOME HEALTH CARE, LLC
160 MERRIMACK STREET, SUITE 1, METHUEN, MA 01844
4★ care at below-average cost — strong value
Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- 1 of 5 stars
- Date certified
- 2011-08-01
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(520 patients)
- 91.13%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(467 patients)
- 90.6%
- Got better at bathing(543 patients)
- 100%
- Breathing improved(718 patients)
- 99.15%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(519 patients)
- 91.63%
- Discharge function score(727 patients)
- 90.65%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(1,478 patients)
- 95.53%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(1,490 patients)
- 95.17%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(1,472 patients)
- 0.34%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(767 patients)
- 0.94%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(1,031 patients)
- 83.22%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(339 patients)
- 68.82%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(153 patients)
- 4.22%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(172 patients)
- 12.81%
- Sent health information to the next provider(801 patients)
- 99.5%
- Gave health information to the patient(677 patients)
- 98.38%
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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 — ALTERNATIVE HOME HEALTH CARE, LLC
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.