Phoenix Senior AdvisorMeridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 10000 North 31ST Avenue, Suite D401 in Phoenix, AZ 85051. Medicare first certified it in 2007, 19 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the Arizona average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Arizona average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc.'s Medicare record?
| Agency | Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | 10000 North 31ST Avenue, Suite D401, Phoenix, AZ 85051 |
| Phone | (480) 857-0037 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 037250 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/19/2007 |
How does Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc.. It is better than the Arizona average on 7 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 97.2% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 94.8% | 86.9% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 95.2% | 88.6% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 100% | 89.9% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 97% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 99.2% | 87.1% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.7% | 94.8% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 97.8% | 58.4% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 51.9% | 71.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at bathing.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc.?
66% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc., based on 167 completed surveys. The Arizona average is 77%.
| Survey question | Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 86% | 88% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 80% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 74% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 79% | 84% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 66% | 77% | 79% | Worse |
Do Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc.'s patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 67.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 14.3% |
Which home health services does Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. provide, and which does it not?
Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Meridian Healthcare Providers, 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 Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. serve?
Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. tells Medicare it serves 127 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties, out of 128 in total.
- 85006
- 85008
- 85009
- 85013
- 85014
- 85015
- 85016
- 85017
- 85018
- 85019
- 85020
- 85021
- 85022
- 85023
- 85024
- 85027
- 85028
- 85029
- 85031
- 85032
- 85033
- 85035
- 85037
- 85040
- 85041
- 85042
- 85043
- 85044
- 85045
- 85048
- 85050
- 85051
- 85053
- 85054
- 85083
- 85085
- 85086
- 85087
- 85118
- 85119
- 85120
- 85121
- 85122
- 85123
- 85131
- 85132
- 85138
- 85139
- 85140
- 85142
- 85143
- 85194
- 85201
- 85202
- 85203
- 85204
- 85205
- 85206
- 85207
- 85208
- 85209
- 85212
- 85213
- 85215
- 85224
- 85225
- 85226
- 85233
- 85234
- 85248
- 85249
- 85250
- 85251
- 85253
- 85254
- 85255
- 85257
- 85258
- 85259
- 85260
- 85262
- 85263
- 85266
- 85268
- 85281
- 85282
- 85283
- 85284
- 85286
- 85295
- 85296
- 85297
- 85298
- 85301
- 85302
- 85303
- 85304
- 85305
- 85306
- 85307
- 85308
- 85310
- 85323
- 85326
- 85331
- 85335
- 85338
- 85339
- 85340
- 85345
- 85351
- 85353
- 85355
- 85363
- 85373
- 85374
- 85375
- 85377
- 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 Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
51.9% 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 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.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
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 Phoenix, AZ?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Phoenix.
- Inspiring Home Health, LLC — 1.5 of 5 stars
- Emblem Home Health Phoenix — 5 of 5 stars
- Nightingale Homecare — 5 of 5 stars
- Summit Home Health LLC — 5 of 5 stars
- Amedisys Home Health Care — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Covenant Home Health — 4.5 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 Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. is certified by Medicare under provider number 037250 and has been since 2007. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc.'s Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Arizona average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Meridian Healthcare Providers, 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.
