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Lancaster, PA · Non-Profit

Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health — Lancaster, PA

4/5 CMS Rating CMS Verified
60 years in operation (est. 1966) Request callback 1006 New Holland Ave , 17605

Patient survey results (HHCAHPS)

91%

Received professional care

91%

Good communication

85%

Discussed medication safety

84%

Would recommend

Based on 1,124 patient surveys · Data from CMS Home Health Compare

CMS Outcome Measures

88.23%
Improved walking
91.04%
Improved bathing
99.48%
Care started on time
87.3%
Improved medication mgmt
Discharge to Community
91.64%
↑ Better than national avg
Preventable Hospitalizations
5.77%
↑ Better than national avg
Preventable Readmissions
3.79%
≈ National average

Source: CMS Home Health Quality Measures. Data reflects Medicare-certified patient outcomes.

About Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health

Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health has been caring for Lancaster residents since 1966. As a Medicare-certified, non-profit provider, they bring nearly 60 years of experience to home health care. The agency is part of the Penn Medicine network and offers a comprehensive range of services—skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide support—to help your parent recover and maintain independence at home.

What to expect

When you contact the agency, a staff member will talk with you about your parent's health situation and what kind of support they need. If your parent is approved for services, the agency will coordinate visits with nurses, therapists, aides, or social workers—depending on your parent's care plan. Visits happen in your parent's home, and the team will work around your family's schedule as much as possible. The goal is to help your parent heal, manage chronic conditions, or stay as independent as possible in the comfort of home.

Services offered

Skilled Nursing

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech Pathology

Medical Social Services

Home Health Aide

Frequently asked questions

Will this agency accept Medicare?

Yes, Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health is Medicare certified and can provide services covered under your parent's Medicare benefit.

What kinds of services can they provide for my parent?

The agency offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide support. The right services for your parent depend on their medical needs.

How do I get started?

They can assess what your parent needs and explain next steps.

How long have they been in business?

Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health was founded in 1966, so they've been serving this community for nearly 60 years.

Local context

Lancaster has 9 home health agencies available, so you have options. The average star rating across all local agencies is 4 stars, which suggests a fairly consistent level of care quality in the area. You may want to compare a few agencies to see which feels like the best fit for your parent's needs and your family's expectations.

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This site provides Medicare-certified home health agency data sourced from CMS.gov. It is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for medical decisions.