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Home health agency · CMS Certification 397784

ADVANCED HOME HEALTH CARE SPECIALISTS INC

207 WEST GROVE STREET, DUNMORE, PA 18509

(570) 343-4100

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.

Value44/ 100

2★ care at below-average cost — needs review

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
2of 5 stars

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
2003-05-24

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapyMedical social

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(35 patients)
74.27%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(31 patients)
80.23%
Got better at bathing(37 patients)
80.07%
Breathing improved(30 patients)
67.86%
Got better at taking medications correctly(31 patients)
62.24%
Discharge function score(37 patients)
78.38%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(100 patients)
96%
Acted on medication issues promptly(100 patients)
97%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(100 patients)
1%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(42 patients)
0%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(64 patients)
75%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(105 patients)
67.98%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(27 patients)
4.02%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(60 patients)
18.41%
Sent health information to the next provider(77 patients)
97.4%
Gave health information to the patient(20 patients)
100%

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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 — ADVANCED HOME HEALTH CARE SPECIALISTS INC

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?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.