Methuen, MA · Proprietary
Alternative Home Health Care, Llc — Methuen, MA
Patient survey results (HHCAHPS)
78%
Received professional care
75%
Good communication
69%
Discussed medication safety
64%
Would recommend
Based on 154 patient surveys · Data from CMS Home Health Compare
CMS Outcome Measures
Source: CMS Home Health Quality Measures. Data reflects Medicare-certified patient outcomes.
About Alternative Home Health Care, Llc
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC has served the Methuen area since 2011, offering a full range of Medicare-covered home health services from a single provider. They're Medicare-certified and can deliver skilled nursing care, multiple therapy services, home health aide assistance, and medical social services—meaning your parent could potentially work with one familiar agency across different types of care needs. The agency is privately owned and maintains a 4.5-star rating.
What to expect
When you call Alternative Home Health Care, expect an initial conversation about your parent's medical situation and care needs. If your parent qualifies for home health (typically requiring skilled nursing or therapy), the agency will arrange an in-home assessment. A care team is then assembled—possibly including a nurse for medical management, therapists for rehabilitation, a home health aide for personal care, and a social worker for emotional and practical support. They bill Medicare and any secondary insurance directly, so out-of-pocket costs depend on your parent's coverage. Given their six service types, they can often adjust the care team as your parent's needs evolve without requiring multiple agencies.
Services offered
Skilled Nursing
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Pathology
Medical Social Services
Home Health Aide
Frequently asked questions
What home health services does Alternative Home Health Care offer?
They provide six core Medicare-covered services: skilled nursing (wound care, medication management, medical monitoring), physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services (counseling and care planning support), and home health aides (personal care and daily living assistance).
Are they Medicare-certified?
Yes. This means they meet federal standards for home health care and can bill Medicare directly for covered services.
How do I contact them to start?
Call (978) 657-7444. Their office is located at 160 Merrimack Street, Suite 1 in Methuen.
How long have they been in business?
Since 2011—roughly 15 years of operation in the local market.
Can they handle complex medical needs?
With skilled nursing and multiple therapy specialties available, they can address nursing care, speech/swallowing issues, mobility and strength (physical therapy), daily functioning and adaptive equipment (occupational therapy), and emotional adjustment through medical social services.
Local context
Methuen has 7 home health agencies serving the area. Alternative Home Health Care's higher-than-average star rating suggests they're a established choice many families have had positive experiences with, though you'd reasonably want to compare options. As a Medicare-certified agency with a full service menu, they likely serve a mix of post-hospital recovery, chronic disease management, and aging-in-place situations throughout the community.
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