SENTARA HOMECARE SERVICES
535 INDEPENDENCE PARKWAY SUITE 200, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320
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 above-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
- 4 of 5 stars
- Date certified
- 1982-07-01
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(2,144 patients)
- 77.58%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(2,142 patients)
- 81.79%
- Got better at bathing(2,146 patients)
- 82.58%
- Breathing improved(1,966 patients)
- 87.11%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(2,127 patients)
- 77.85%
- Discharge function score(2,154 patients)
- 69.5%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(2,988 patients)
- 92.44%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(2,989 patients)
- 98.53%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(2,985 patients)
- 0.8%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(2,201 patients)
- 0.4%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(1,890 patients)
- 57.14%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(2,358 patients)
- 91.74%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(2,074 patients)
- 5.88%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,118 patients)
- 8.55%
- Sent health information to the next provider(902 patients)
- 86.81%
- Gave health information to the patient(2,062 patients)
- 97.96%
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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 — SENTARA HOMECARE SERVICES
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.