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Best Home Health Agencies for Occupational Therapists

A CMS-backed ranking of Medicare-certified home health agencies that offer occupational therapy services, using quality stars, functional outcomes, timely care, medication follow-up, readmission pressure, and quality-measure volume.

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Ranked results

Top CMS-ranked home health agencies offering OT services

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2,588 ranked options
#1A+of 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions100.0 discharge function; 4.18 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Excell Home Care Inc ranks #1 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 100.0 discharge function score and a 4.18 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindParamount, CA; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#2Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions94.1 discharge function; 3.59 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Eden Home Health ranks #2 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 94.1 discharge function score and a 3.59 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindReno, NV; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#3Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions89.5 discharge function; 4.00 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Home Care Experts ranks #3 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 89.5 discharge function score and a 4.00 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindBurr Ridge, IL; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#4Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions99.0 discharge function; 4.05 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Med1care, LLC ranks #4 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 99.0 discharge function score and a 4.05 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindFindlay, OH; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#5Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions92.0 discharge function; 4.03 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Centerwell Home Health ranks #5 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 92.0 discharge function score and a 4.03 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindCullman, AL; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#6Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions99.6 discharge function; 3.31 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Intra Care Home Health Providers, Inc ranks #6 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 99.6 discharge function score and a 3.31 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindLos Angeles, CA; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#7Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions100.0 discharge function; 3.68 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Healthpeak Home Health Inc ranks #7 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 100.0 discharge function score and a 3.68 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindEl Centro, CA; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#8Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions91.8 discharge function; 4.52 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Alpha Home Care Services LLC ranks #8 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 91.8 discharge function score and a 4.52 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindFort Myers, FL; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#9Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions91.0 discharge function; 3.23 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Centerwell Home Health Ii ranks #9 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 91.0 discharge function score and a 3.23 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindMount Vernon, OH; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#10Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions98.5 discharge function; 3.99 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Kindred at Home ranks #10 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 98.5 discharge function score and a 3.99 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindCamden, AR; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#11Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions91.9 discharge function; 3.23 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Symbii Home Health ranks #11 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 91.9 discharge function score and a 3.23 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindLayton, UT; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#12Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions88.3 discharge function; 3.26 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Elara Caring ranks #12 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 88.3 discharge function score and a 3.26 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindRocky Hill, CT; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#13Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions93.5 discharge function; 4.58 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Palos Community Hospital Home Health Care ranks #13 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 93.5 discharge function score and a 4.58 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindLemont, IL; Non-profit. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#14Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions87.4 discharge function; 4.44 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Absolute Home Health Care ranks #14 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 87.4 discharge function score and a 4.44 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindGrand Blanc, MI; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#15Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions84.7 discharge function; 3.81 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Emblem Home Health ranks #15 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 84.7 discharge function score and a 3.81 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindTempe, AZ; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#16Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions95.9 discharge function; 4.92 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Premier Home Health Providers Inc. ranks #16 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 95.9 discharge function score and a 4.92 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindSan Jose, CA; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#17Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions87.3 discharge function; 3.91 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Emblem Home Health Phoenix ranks #17 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 87.3 discharge function score and a 3.91 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindPhoenix, AZ; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#18Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions85.0 discharge function; 4.36 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab Association ranks #18 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 85.0 discharge function score and a 4.36 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindTroy, NY; Non-profit. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#19Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions80.9 discharge function; 4.24 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Accentcare Home Health of Texas ranks #19 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 80.9 discharge function score and a 4.24 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindBeaumont, TX; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#20Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions98.3 discharge function; 3.86 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Elara Caring Xx ranks #20 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 98.3 discharge function score and a 3.86 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindOklahoma City, OK; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#21Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions83.8 discharge function; 4.01 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Confident Care of Florida Corp ranks #21 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 83.8 discharge function score and a 4.01 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindJacksonville, FL; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#22Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions90.9 discharge function; 4.04 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Aveanna Home Health ranks #22 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 90.9 discharge function score and a 4.04 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindStuart, FL; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#23Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions90.2 discharge function; 3.62 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Nhc Homecare Knoxville ranks #23 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 90.2 discharge function score and a 3.62 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindKnoxville, TN; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#24Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions88.1 discharge function; 4.19 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Dynamic Home Care ranks #24 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 88.1 discharge function score and a 4.19 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindSherman Oaks, CA; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

#25Aof 2,588 ranked
CMS quality stars5.0 CMS quality stars
Function and readmissions86.7 discharge function; 3.90 PPR rate
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Why we ranked it here Active Home Health ranks #25 with 5.0 CMS quality stars. CMS also reports a 86.7 discharge function score and a 3.90 PPR rate. Quality stars, function after discharge, and potentially preventable readmissions account for most of the ranking; timely care and medication follow-up account for the rest.

Who it may suitOTs who want a home health employer with an above-midpoint CMS patient-care rating and published functional outcomes.

Keep in mindSandy, UT; Proprietary. CMS does not report OT staffing, mileage reimbursement, visit pay, documentation hours, supervision, or territory size.

Decision guide

How to use this ranking

Use this ranking to identify home health agencies worth researching before you apply or interview.

Use it this way

  • Use CMS patient-care results to narrow the list, not to make the final employer decision.
  • Open agency profiles and then ask branch-specific questions about OT staffing, territory, mileage, and documentation.
  • Convert pay into real hourly value after drive time, cancellations, and non-visit work.

Decision factors

  • How are drive time, mileage, cancellations, and documentation paid?
  • What territory and visit productivity would I actually carry?
  • Does the branch have OT leadership, responsive QA, and realistic safety support?

Scoring

What the score weighs

Each ranking weighs different factors. Review them before treating any rank as a final answer.

CMS quality star rating30%

CMS quality of patient care star rating, scaled from one to five stars.

Functional outcomes30%

Average of CMS walking improvement, bed-transfer improvement, bathing improvement, and discharge function score.

Timely start of care15%

How often the home health team began patients' care in a timely manner.

Medication follow-up10%

How often physician-recommended actions to address medication issues were completed timely.

Readmission pressure10%

CMS PPR risk-standardized rate, treated as better when lower.

Data volume confidence5%

The number of cases behind the largest included quality measure, used only as a modest check on reliability.

FAQ

Common questions about this ranking

These answers explain how to read the ranking, what the data can show, and what to double-check before deciding.

How should I use Best Home Health Agencies for Occupational Therapists?

Use this ranking to identify home health agencies worth researching before you apply or interview.

What sources does this ranking use?

CMS Provider Data Catalog Home Health Care Agencies public file 6jpm-sxkc, filtered to agencies offering occupational therapy services with complete quality fields. The page links to the primary source material used for the ranking.

What can this ranking miss?

CMS Provider Data is not an OT employer-satisfaction survey and does not report OT-specific staffing, supervision quality, mileage policy, per-visit pay, or documentation workload. Only agencies with the selected CMS quality fields and enough quality-measure volume are included.

What should I read next?

Use this ranking with Home health offer checklist, Home health OT profile, Excell Home Care profile.