Phoenix Senior AdvisorVanura Homehealth Services Arizona is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 10451 West Palmeras Drive Suite 221 in Sun City, AZ 85373. Medicare first certified it in 2015, 11 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with 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 Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona's Medicare record?
| Agency | Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona |
|---|---|
| Address | 10451 West Palmeras Drive Suite 221, Sun City, AZ 85373 |
| Phone | (623) 214-8664 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 037442 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/20/2015 |
How does Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona. It is better than the Arizona average on 5 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 90% | 97.2% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 92.8% | 86.9% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 88.5% | 88.6% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 99.7% | 89.9% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 99.8% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 88% | 87.1% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 93.9% | 94.8% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 96.2% | 58.4% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 42.2% | 71.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | Better |
| 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 bathing and breathing improved.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge and started care on time.
What do patients say about Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona?
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona, based on 23 completed surveys. The Arizona average is 77%.
| Survey question | Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 94% | 88% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 80% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 97% | 84% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 81% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona 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 | 57.9% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 18.8% |
Which home health services does Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona provide, and which does it not?
Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work. It does not report offering home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | No |
| 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 Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona serve?
Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona tells Medicare it serves 98 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties, out of 99 in total.
- 85007
- 85013
- 85015
- 85017
- 85018
- 85019
- 85020
- 85021
- 85022
- 85023
- 85027
- 85028
- 85029
- 85032
- 85033
- 85035
- 85037
- 85040
- 85041
- 85042
- 85044
- 85045
- 85048
- 85051
- 85053
- 85054
- 85086
- 85122
- 85138
- 85140
- 85142
- 85201
- 85202
- 85204
- 85205
- 85208
- 85209
- 85212
- 85213
- 85224
- 85225
- 85226
- 85234
- 85248
- 85249
- 85251
- 85253
- 85254
- 85255
- 85256
- 85257
- 85258
- 85259
- 85260
- 85268
- 85281
- 85282
- 85283
- 85286
- 85295
- 85296
- 85297
- 85298
- 85301
- 85302
- 85303
- 85304
- 85305
- 85306
- 85308
- 85310
- 85323
- 85326
- 85331
- 85335
- 85338
- 85339
- 85340
- 85345
- 85351
- 85353
- 85354
- 85355
- 85361
- 85363
- 85373
- 85374
- 85375
- 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 Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
42.2% 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 fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona started care on time for 90% of patients, against a Arizona average of 97.2%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
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 Sun City, AZ?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Sun City.
- Alliance Home Care LLC — 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 Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona is certified by Medicare under provider number 037442 and has been since 2015. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Arizona average is 3.5.
Does Vanura Homehealth Services Arizona provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work.
