Medicus Community Home Health
16555a Gault St
Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 2.0 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 2023
Home Health Compare
Medicus Community Home Health is a home health agency serving Van Nuys, California offering Home Health.
About Medicus Community Home Health
Medicus Community Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Van Nuys, CA and has been Medicare certified since 2023.
Medicare rates the quality of patient care at Medicus Community Home Health 2.0 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.
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Medicare Quality of Care
Medicus Community Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 2023). 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
2.0 / 5
Medicare star rating
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral100%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around64%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed37%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing20%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved78%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly23%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)0%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations0%US 61%
Service area
Medicus Community Home Health reports serving 80 ZIP codes, including Los Angeles, Glendale, North Hollywood, Oxnard, Van Nuys, El Monte, Palmdale, Santa Maria, Adelanto, Altadena 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 757265. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Medicus Community Home Health offer?
Medicus Community Home Health offers Home Health.
Where is Medicus Community Home Health located?
Medicus Community Home Health is located at 16555a Gault St in Van Nuys, California.
Does Medicare cover care from Medicus Community Home Health?
Yes. Medicus Community Home Health 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 2.0 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use Medicus Community Home Health?
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 Medicus Community Home Health?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Medicus Community Home Health and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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