Phoenix Senior AdvisorScottsdale Healthcare Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 3634 N Drinkwater Blvd in Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Medicare first certified it in 1981, 45 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Arizona average of 3.5. It beats the Arizona average on 3 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 3634 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 |
| Phone | (480) 882-4222 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 037024 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/01/1981 |
How does Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health. It is better than the Arizona average on 3 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.5% | 97.2% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 86% | 86.9% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 87.1% | 88.6% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 91.1% | 89.9% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 91.6% | 91.2% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 87.3% | 87.1% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97.8% | 94.8% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 61.5% | 58.4% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 83.6% | 71.8% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
What do patients say about Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health?
84% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health, based on 311 completed surveys. The Arizona average is 77%.
| Survey question | Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 88% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 88% | 85% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 81% | 79% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 91% | 84% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 84% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 88% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.7% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.2% |
Which home health services does Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health? |
|---|---|
| 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 Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health serve?
Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health tells Medicare it serves 125 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties, out of 128 in total.
- 85003
- 85004
- 85006
- 85007
- 85008
- 85009
- 85012
- 85013
- 85014
- 85015
- 85016
- 85017
- 85018
- 85019
- 85020
- 85021
- 85022
- 85023
- 85024
- 85027
- 85028
- 85029
- 85031
- 85032
- 85033
- 85034
- 85035
- 85037
- 85040
- 85041
- 85042
- 85043
- 85044
- 85045
- 85048
- 85050
- 85051
- 85053
- 85054
- 85083
- 85085
- 85086
- 85087
- 85119
- 85120
- 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
- 85305
- 85306
- 85308
- 85310
- 85323
- 85326
- 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 Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health before starting care?
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.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Scottsdale, AZ?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Scottsdale.
- Kpg Home Health, LLC — 2 of 5 stars
- Passion Home Health LLC — 4.5 of 5 stars
- True Promise Home Health Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Aleca Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Aspire Home Healthcare of Arizona, Inc. — 4 of 5 stars
- Haven Home Health Care — 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 Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 037024 and has been since 1981. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Arizona average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health 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.
