Phoenix Senior AdvisorArizona Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1626 South Edward Drive in Tempe, AZ 85281. Medicare first certified it in 1996, 30 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Arizona average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is got better at getting in and out of bed.
What is Arizona Home Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | Arizona Home Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 1626 South Edward Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 |
| Phone | (602) 252-5000 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 037199 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/28/1996 |
How does Arizona Home Care score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Arizona Home Care. It is better than the Arizona average on 3 and worse on 4.
| Measure | Arizona Home Care | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98% | 97.2% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 82.6% | 86.9% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 84.2% | 88.6% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 86% | 89.9% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 90.6% | 91.2% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 82.8% | 87.1% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.1% | 94.8% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 61.9% | 58.4% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 80.8% | 71.8% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, medication issues addressed on time and flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: got better at getting in and out of bed, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Arizona Home Care?
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Arizona Home Care, based on 287 completed surveys. The Arizona average is 77%.
| Survey question | Arizona Home Care | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 88% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 90% | 85% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 77% | 79% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 84% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 81% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Arizona Home Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Arizona Home Care worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 90.4% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Worse Than National Rate | 5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.2% |
Which home health services does Arizona Home Care provide, and which does it not?
Arizona Home Care reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Arizona Home Care? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does Arizona Home Care serve?
Arizona Home Care tells Medicare it serves 124 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties, out of 126 in total.
- 85004
- 85006
- 85007
- 85008
- 85009
- 85012
- 85013
- 85014
- 85015
- 85016
- 85017
- 85018
- 85019
- 85020
- 85021
- 85022
- 85023
- 85024
- 85027
- 85028
- 85029
- 85032
- 85033
- 85034
- 85035
- 85037
- 85040
- 85041
- 85042
- 85043
- 85044
- 85045
- 85048
- 85050
- 85051
- 85053
- 85054
- 85083
- 85085
- 85086
- 85087
- 85118
- 85119
- 85120
- 85138
- 85140
- 85142
- 85143
- 85201
- 85202
- 85203
- 85204
- 85205
- 85206
- 85207
- 85208
- 85209
- 85210
- 85212
- 85213
- 85215
- 85224
- 85225
- 85226
- 85233
- 85234
- 85248
- 85249
- 85250
- 85251
- 85253
- 85254
- 85255
- 85256
- 85257
- 85258
- 85259
- 85260
- 85262
- 85263
- 85264
- 85266
- 85268
- 85281
- 85282
- 85283
- 85284
- 85286
- 85295
- 85296
- 85297
- 85298
- 85301
- 85302
- 85303
- 85304
- 85306
- 85307
- 85308
- 85310
- 85323
- 85331
- 85335
- 85338
- 85339
- 85340
- 85345
- 85351
- 85353
- 85355
- 85373
- 85374
- 85375
- 85377
- 85378
- 85379
- 85381
- 85382
- 85383
- 85387
- 85388
- 85392
- 85395
- 85396
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Arizona Home Care before starting care?
Ask about transfer training
84.2% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Arizona average 88.6%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
82.8% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Arizona average 87.1%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
82.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 86.9% across Arizona. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Which other home health agencies serve Tempe, AZ?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Tempe.
- A Plus Home Health Services, LLC — 5 of 5 stars
- Emblem Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Home Sweet Home Health Agency — 5 of 5 stars
- Inspired Homecare of Arizona, LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Enhabit Home Health — 3 of 5 stars
- Mission Home Health of Phoenix — 3 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Arizona Home Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Arizona Home Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 037199 and has been since 1996. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Arizona Home Care's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Arizona average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Arizona Home Care provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
