Hartford Senior AdvisorAmerican Home Health, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 567 New Park Avenue in West Hartford, CT 06110. Medicare first certified it in 2010, 16 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut average of 3. Its strongest result against the Connecticut average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is breathing improved.
What is American Home Health, Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | American Home Health, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 567 New Park Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110 |
| Phone | (860) 838-2858 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 077250 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/01/2010 |
How does American Home Health, Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for American Home Health, Inc. It is better than the Connecticut average on 4 and worse on 6.
| Measure | American Home Health, Inc | Connecticut average | U.S. average | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 96.5% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 53.5% | 88.2% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 53.4% | 90.1% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 52.7% | 89.5% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 49.2% | 91.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 70.1% | 86.8% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.6% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 77.2% | 64.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 63.6% | 78.9% | 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, medication issues addressed on time and started care on time.
Where it trails: breathing improved, got better at bathing and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about American Home Health, Inc?
88% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend American Home Health, Inc, based on 28 completed surveys. The Connecticut average is 77%.
| Survey question | American Home Health, Inc | Connecticut average | U.S. average | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 94% | 84% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 100% | 82% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 88% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do American Home Health, Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for American Home Health, Inc, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 69.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.1% |
Which home health services does American Home Health, Inc provide, and which does it not?
American Home Health, Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering speech therapy and medical social work.
| Service | Offered by American Home Health, Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | No |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Hartford-area ZIP codes does American Home Health, Inc serve?
American Home Health, Inc tells Medicare it serves 19 ZIP codes in Hartford and Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex counties.
- 06002
- 06040
- 06042
- 06051
- 06053
- 06065
- 06096
- 06105
- 06106
- 06107
- 06108
- 06109
- 06110
- 06111
- 06114
- 06117
- 06118
- 06119
- 06120
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 American Home Health, Inc before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
49.2% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Connecticut average 91.9%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
52.7% of patients improved at bathing (Connecticut average 89.5%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask about transfer training
53.4% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Connecticut average 90.1%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
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 West Hartford, CT?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near West Hartford.
- Advanced Home Health Care Agency, Inc — 3 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in Hartford and Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is American Home Health, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. American Home Health, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 077250 and has been since 2010. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is American Home Health, Inc's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Connecticut average is 3.
Does American Home Health, Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and home health aide.
