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ABL Health Care

1601 Bayshore Hwy, Suite 258

4.4(13 ratings)· Burlingame average: 4.8

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Quick Facts

Medicare quality
3.5 of 5 stars

Home Health Compare

Medicare certified
Since 2020
Ownership
Privately owned, small family-run business
Medicare quality rating
3.5 out of 5 stars from Medicare
Therapy services
Home visits include PT, OT and speech therapy
Insurance network
One reviewer's insurer listed it as in network

What Families Think

An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.

ABL Health Care is a privately owned, Medicare-certified home health agency in Burlingame. Reviewers praise the physical therapists, nurses and responsive office staff, and one family credits it with progress after a stroke when other agencies had little effect. Two reviewers describe being declined after the agency had said it could serve them, which left them without care during a stressful time.

What reviewers praise

  • Physical therapists described as careful and compassionate
  • Responsive, caring office and nursing staff
  • Visible progress for a stroke patient
  • Owner reached out personally to fix a complaint
  • Skilled nursing, PT, OT and speech therapy at home

What reviewers flag

  • Two reviewers were declined after referral, despite earlier assurances of service
  • One reviewer found office staff condescending during intake
  • No published pricing information

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

ABL Health Care is a home health agency serving Burlingame, California offering Home Health. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

About ABL Health Care

ABL Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Burlingame, CA and has been Medicare certified since 2020. Services offered in the home include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services and home health aide visits. The agency is privately owned.

Medicare rates the quality of patient care at ABL Health Care 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on how quickly care starts, how often patients improve at walking, bathing and managing medications, and how often they are readmitted to the hospital.

Home health is short-term, doctor-ordered clinical care at home, typically after a hospital stay or during recovery, and Medicare covers it in full when the patient qualifies. Families who need ongoing help with daily living, such as bathing, meals and companionship, should also compare non-medical home care agencies nearby.

Types of Care at ABL Health Care

Home Health

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Reviews of ABL Health Care

4.4overall · 13 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (13)

David Hussey

Feb 2026

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ABL has been providing my wife with health care after a stroke. They are OUTSTANDING! We've had a number of agencies before so we have a good comparison. The Physical Therapist, Maryann, is the absolute. In addition to the "hands-on " therapy she provides, Maryann has been able to get my wife to exercise on her own between sessions! She is actually improving after a number of other therapists from other agencies had minimal effect. I'd also like to mention an outstanding RN, Sonia. I've been under a lot of stress as caregiver and she handled a difficult situation with great professionalism. I give her the highest recommendation. ABL works for us. I have no doubt they will work well for you!

Joash Youngberg

Jan 2026

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I had the opportunity to volunteer here and I can say that this hospice company genuinely cares about each and every patient and their families. They also provide high quality care to patients and make sure that they are as comfortable as possible for the remainder of their of their lives. If you are reading this, I am so sorry you are in a situation where you are looking for hospice care. If you are interested in hospice care, I can’t recommend this company enough.

Ariel Souk

Jan 2026

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I was a volunteer with ABL healthcare and I had a great experience! I made a meaningful connection with my patient and gained a new perspective in health care.

Christel Ewert

Nov 2025

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Catherine a Physical Therapist at ABL Health Care is always one time and an excellent Physical Therapist, she is dedicated and helpful and professional, highly recommend this Health care Co.

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Medicare Quality of Care

ABL Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 2020). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.

Quality of patient care

3.5 / 5

Medicare star rating

Services offered

  • Skilled nursing
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Medical social services
  • Home health aide

What patients say

3.0 / 5 patient survey rating

  • Would definitely recommend the agency61%US 79%
  • Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1079%US 85%
  • Care was given in a professional way81%US 89%
  • The team communicated well78%US 86%
  • The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety77%US 82%

150 completed patient surveys, 16% response rate.

Hospital outcomes

  • Discharged to the community84%US 80%Better than
  • Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)4%US 4%Same as
  • Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)11%US 11%Same as

How patients did

  • Care started within 2 days of referral100%US 94%
  • Patients got better at walking or moving around84%US 83%
  • Patients got better at getting in and out of bed88%US 83%
  • Patients got better at bathing90%US 86%
  • Patients' breathing improved92%US 85%
  • Patients got better at taking medications correctly91%US 81%
  • Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)1%US 1%
  • Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
  • Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations74%US 61%

Service area

ABL Health Care reports serving 145 ZIP codes, including San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, Concord, Fremont, Hayward, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Mateo and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 559217. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does ABL Health Care offer?

ABL Health Care offers Home Health.

Where is ABL Health Care located?

ABL Health Care is located at 1601 Bayshore Hwy, Suite 258 in Burlingame, California.

What do families say about ABL Health Care?

ABL Health Care carries a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 13 Google reviews. ABL Health Care is a privately owned, Medicare-certified home health agency in Burlingame. Reviewers praise the physical therapists, nurses and responsive office staff, and one family credits it with progress after a stroke when other agencies had little effect. Two reviewers describe being declined after the agency had said it could serve them, which left them without care during a stressful time. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

Does Medicare cover care from ABL Health Care?

Yes. ABL Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Do I need a referral to use ABL Health Care?

For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.

How can families visit ABL Health Care?

Submit the Request Information form on this page, or contact ABL Health Care directly, to arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.

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