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Harrisonburg, VA · Proprietary

Sentara Home Care Services — Harrisonburg, VA

3/5 CMS Rating CMS Verified
45 years in operation (est. 1981) Request callback 871 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Ste 201 , 22801

Patient survey results (HHCAHPS)

89%

Received professional care

89%

Good communication

81%

Discussed medication safety

78%

Would recommend

Based on 308 patient surveys · Data from CMS Home Health Compare

CMS Outcome Measures

79.94%
Improved walking
85.6%
Improved bathing
94.53%
Care started on time
79.93%
Improved medication mgmt
Discharge to Community
93.57%
↑ Better than national avg
Preventable Hospitalizations
7%
↑ Better than national avg
Preventable Readmissions
4.86%
↓ Above national avg

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

About Sentara Home Care Services

Sentara Home Care Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Harrisonburg that has been operating since 1981. The agency is structured as a proprietary provider and offers six core services: skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide assistance.

What to expect

When your parent starts services, a nurse or therapist will visit to assess their condition and set up a care plan. Depending on their needs, your parent may receive visits from nurses for wound care or medication oversight, physical therapists to improve mobility, occupational therapists to help with daily activities, speech pathologists for swallowing or communication issues, social workers for emotional support and resource navigation, or aides for personal care. As a Medicare-certified agency, Sentara follows federal quality standards and documentation requirements. The number of visits and length of care depend on your parent's medical condition and what their doctor prescribes.

Services offered

Skilled Nursing

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech Pathology

Medical Social Services

Home Health Aide

Frequently asked questions

What services can my parent receive through this agency?

Sentara provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide services. Your parent's doctor will order specific services based on their medical needs, and the agency will coordinate which therapists and aides visit your home.

Does Medicare cover services from this agency?

Yes. Sentara Home Care Services is Medicare-certified, which means it meets federal standards and is authorized to provide Medicare-covered home health services to eligible patients.

How long have they been in business?

The agency was founded in 1981, so they have over 40 years of experience providing home health services.

How does the 3-star rating compare locally?

The average star rating for home health agencies in Harrisonburg is 2 stars. Sentara's 3-star rating is above that average.

Local context

Harrisonburg has 3 Medicare home health agencies available. The average star rating for agencies in the city is 2 stars.

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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.