Phoenix Senior AdvisorBridges Home Health, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 335 North Austin Drive, Suite1-A in Chandler, AZ 85226. Medicare first certified it in 2017, 9 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Arizona average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is got better at walking or moving around.
What is Bridges Home Health, Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Bridges Home Health, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 335 North Austin Drive, Suite1-A, Chandler, AZ 85226 |
| Phone | (602) 841-1855 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 037471 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/21/2017 |
How does Bridges Home Health, Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Bridges Home Health, Inc. It is better than the Arizona average on 2 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Bridges Home Health, Inc | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.7% | 97.2% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 49.4% | 86.9% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 87.6% | 88.6% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 69.4% | 89.9% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 72.2% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 72.4% | 87.1% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 100% | 94.8% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 69.2% | 58.4% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 42.1% | 71.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: got better at walking or moving around, met expected function at discharge and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Bridges Home Health, Inc?
51% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Bridges Home Health, Inc, based on 5 completed surveys. The Arizona average is 77%.
| Survey question | Bridges Home Health, Inc | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 72% | 88% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 45% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 47% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 37% | 84% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 51% | 77% | 79% | Worse |
Do Bridges Home Health, Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Bridges Home Health, Inc worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 68.4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 18.7% |
Which home health services does Bridges Home Health, Inc provide, and which does it not?
Bridges Home Health, Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Bridges Home Health, Inc? |
|---|---|
| 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 Bridges Home Health, Inc serve?
Bridges Home Health, Inc tells Medicare it serves 46 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85004
- 85009
- 85014
- 85021
- 85022
- 85029
- 85032
- 85042
- 85044
- 85048
- 85120
- 85122
- 85128
- 85138
- 85140
- 85142
- 85203
- 85204
- 85205
- 85207
- 85224
- 85225
- 85226
- 85233
- 85234
- 85248
- 85253
- 85254
- 85255
- 85258
- 85259
- 85260
- 85282
- 85283
- 85284
- 85295
- 85296
- 85302
- 85303
- 85308
- 85335
- 85351
- 85373
- 85375
- 85382
- 85395
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 Bridges Home Health, Inc before starting care?
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
49.4% 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 what 'done' looks like
42.1% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Arizona average 71.8%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
69.4% of patients improved at bathing (Arizona average 89.9%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Which other home health agencies serve Chandler, AZ?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Chandler.
- Sweetheart Healthcare LLC — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Dignity Health at Home — 4 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 Bridges Home Health, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Bridges Home Health, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 037471 and has been since 2017. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Bridges Home Health, Inc's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Arizona average is 3.5.
Does Bridges Home Health, Inc 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.
