Phoenix Senior AdvisorNightingale Homecare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 2411 West Rose Garden Lane, Suite 110 in Phoenix, AZ 85027. Medicare first certified it in 1996, 30 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 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 falls with major injury.
What is Nightingale Homecare's Medicare record?
| Agency | Nightingale Homecare |
|---|---|
| Address | 2411 West Rose Garden Lane, Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ 85027 |
| Phone | (602) 504-1555 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 037188 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/04/1996 |
How does Nightingale Homecare score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Nightingale Homecare. It is better than the Arizona average on 6 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Nightingale Homecare | 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 | 96.6% | 86.9% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 96.5% | 88.6% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 97.2% | 89.9% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 93.8% | 91.2% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 94.2% | 87.1% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.5% | 94.8% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 75.9% | 58.4% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 73.4% | 71.8% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at walking or moving around and got better at getting in and out of bed.
Where it trails: falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Nightingale Homecare?
90% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Nightingale Homecare, based on 100 completed surveys. The Arizona average is 77%.
| Survey question | Nightingale Homecare | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 96% | 88% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 91% | 85% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 90% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 91% | 84% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 90% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Nightingale Homecare's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Nightingale Homecare better 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 | Better Than National Rate | 87.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 6.3% |
Which home health services does Nightingale Homecare provide, and which does it not?
Nightingale Homecare reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Nightingale Homecare? |
|---|---|
| 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 Nightingale Homecare serve?
Nightingale Homecare tells Medicare it serves 66 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties, out of 68 in total.
- 85007
- 85008
- 85012
- 85013
- 85014
- 85015
- 85016
- 85018
- 85020
- 85021
- 85022
- 85023
- 85024
- 85027
- 85028
- 85029
- 85031
- 85032
- 85033
- 85035
- 85050
- 85051
- 85053
- 85054
- 85083
- 85085
- 85086
- 85087
- 85250
- 85251
- 85253
- 85254
- 85255
- 85257
- 85258
- 85259
- 85260
- 85262
- 85266
- 85268
- 85283
- 85301
- 85302
- 85303
- 85304
- 85305
- 85306
- 85308
- 85310
- 85331
- 85335
- 85340
- 85345
- 85351
- 85373
- 85374
- 85375
- 85377
- 85378
- 85379
- 85381
- 85382
- 85383
- 85387
- 85388
- 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 Nightingale Homecare before starting care?
Ask about fall prevention
1.6% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 0.9% across Arizona. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
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.
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 Phoenix, AZ?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Phoenix.
- Valley Home Care, LLC — 3 of 5 stars
- Emblem Home Health Phoenix — 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
- Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc. — 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 Nightingale Homecare Medicare-certified?
Yes. Nightingale Homecare is certified by Medicare under provider number 037188 and has been since 1996. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Nightingale Homecare's Medicare star rating?
5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Arizona average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 5 out of 5.
Does Nightingale Homecare 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.
