Kimberly Sowell
Jul 2020
Have been with Sunrise for over 5 years. They are the most qualified agency I have had the pleasure of caring for my TBI son. They are there for what ever my needs are. They go above and beyond.
Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 2.0 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 2011
Home Health Compare
What Families Think
Sunrise Home Health Care Services is a small home health and hospice provider in Merrillville, Indiana, with only two reviews on record, both very positive. Reviewers describe a family-oriented agency that has provided reliable, attentive care, including long-term support for a son with a traumatic brain injury.
The Good
- Reviewers call service "top notch"
- Described as a family-oriented business
- One family used agency for over 5 years
- Praised for handling complex needs like TBI care
- Staff described as going "above and beyond"
The Bad
- Very few reviews (only 2) to judge from
- No amenities information listed
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Sunrise Home Health Care Services is a home health agency serving Merrillville, Indiana offering Home Health.
About Sunrise Home Health Care Services
Sunrise Home Health Care Services is a home health and hospice community in Merrillville, Indiana.
Contact the community directly to ask about availability, pricing, and tours, or browse the photos and reviews here to see if it could be the right fit for your family.
Types of Care at Sunrise Home Health Care Services
Home Health
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Sunrise Home Health Care Services
5overall · 2 ratings combined
5★ on Google (2)
Cookie henderson
May 2019
This is a very family oriented business. My god father is a patient there. The services there are top notch, as well as their employees.
Medicare Quality of Care
Sunrise Home Health Care Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 2011). 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
Services offered
- Skilled nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medical social services
- Home health aide
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend the agency100%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1097%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way94%US 89%
- The team communicated well91%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety100%US 82%
16 completed patient surveys, 21% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community69%US 80%Same as
- Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)17%US 11%Same as
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral98%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around48%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed63%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing69%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved91%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly42%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)2%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations70%US 61%
Service area
Sunrise Home Health Care Services reports serving 20 ZIP codes, including Gary, Valparaiso, Cedar Lake, Crown Point, East Chicago, Griffith, Hammond, Hebron, Highland, Hobart 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 157634. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Sunrise Home Health Care Services offer?
Sunrise Home Health Care Services offers Home Health.
Where is Sunrise Home Health Care Services located?
Sunrise Home Health Care Services is located at 2711 81st Ave in Merrillville, Indiana.
What do families say about Sunrise Home Health Care Services?
Sunrise Home Health Care Services is a small home health and hospice provider in Merrillville, Indiana, with only two reviews on record, both very positive. Reviewers describe a family-oriented agency that has provided reliable, attentive care, including long-term support for a son with a traumatic brain injury.
Does Medicare cover care from Sunrise Home Health Care Services?
Yes. Sunrise Home Health Care Services 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 Sunrise Home Health Care Services?
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 Sunrise Home Health Care Services?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Sunrise Home Health Care Services and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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