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NHC HomeCare

584 Congress Pkwy S

5(1 rating)· Athens average: 4.8

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Quick Facts

Medicare quality
4.0 of 5 stars

Home Health Compare

Medicare certified
Since 1984

What Families Think

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NHC HomeCare in Athens, Tennessee offers home health and hospice services, though only one review is currently available to gauge family experiences. That single reviewer gave a top rating and spoke highly of the staff and service quality.

What reviewers praise

  • One reviewer praised the staff as excellent
  • Described as top-notch care and service

What reviewers flag

  • Only one review available to assess reputation
  • No published pricing information provided

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

NHC HomeCare is a home health agency serving Athens, Tennessee offering At-Home Care and Home Health.

About NHC HomeCare

NHC HomeCare is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving clients in Athens, Tennessee since 1984. The agency provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social services to patients at home.

CMS rates the agency 4.0 out of 5 stars. Reviewers consistently praised the quality of care and the professionalism of the staff.

Types of Care at NHC HomeCare

At-Home CareHome Health

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Reviews of NHC HomeCare

5overall · 1 ratings combined

5★ on Google (1)

Richard Mason

Aug 2020

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Great People and Top Notch Services. If you want the best care anywhere in SE Tennessee, these are the people!

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Medicare Quality of Care

NHC HomeCare is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1984). 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

4.0 / 5

Medicare star rating

Services offered

  • Skilled nursing
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Medical social services

What patients say

4.0 / 5 patient survey rating

  • Would definitely recommend the agency84%US 79%
  • Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1089%US 85%
  • Care was given in a professional way91%US 89%
  • The team communicated well89%US 86%
  • The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety76%US 82%

84 completed patient surveys, 30% response rate.

Hospital outcomes

  • Discharged to the community95%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)8%US 11%Same as

How patients did

  • Care started within 2 days of referral100%US 94%
  • Patients got better at walking or moving around91%US 83%
  • Patients got better at getting in and out of bed92%US 83%
  • Patients got better at bathing93%US 86%
  • Patients' breathing improved90%US 85%
  • Patients got better at taking medications correctly87%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

NHC HomeCare reports serving 31 ZIP codes, including Cleveland, Lenoir City, Athens, Benton, Birchwood, Calhoun, Dayton, Decatur, Delano, Englewood 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 447449. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does NHC HomeCare offer?

NHC HomeCare offers At-Home Care and Home Health.

Where is NHC HomeCare located?

NHC HomeCare is located at 584 Congress Pkwy S in Athens, Tennessee.

What do families say about NHC HomeCare?

NHC HomeCare carries a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 Google review. NHC HomeCare in Athens, Tennessee offers home health and hospice services, though only one review is currently available to gauge family experiences. That single reviewer gave a top rating and spoke highly of the staff and service quality. 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 NHC HomeCare?

Yes. NHC HomeCare 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 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Do I need a referral to use NHC HomeCare?

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 NHC HomeCare?

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

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