Hartford Senior AdvisorInterim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 231 Farmington Ave in Farmington, CT 06032. Medicare first certified it in 1981, 45 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 Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032 |
| Phone | (860) 677-0005 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 077134 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/19/1981 |
How does Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc. It is better than the Connecticut average on 1 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc | Connecticut average | U.S. average | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 94% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 85.4% | 88.2% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 83.5% | 90.1% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 84.3% | 89.5% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 76.3% | 91.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 80.4% | 86.8% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 88.6% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 69.1% | 64.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 64.7% | 78.9% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 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.
Where it trails: breathing improved, met expected function at discharge and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc?
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc, based on 146 completed surveys. The Connecticut average is 77%.
| Survey question | Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc | Connecticut average | U.S. average | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 84% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 85% | 82% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 83% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Interim Healthcare of Hartford, 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 | 82.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 14.1% |
Which home health services does Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc provide, and which does it not?
Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc? |
|---|---|
| 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 Hartford-area ZIP codes does Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc serve?
Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc tells Medicare it serves 55 ZIP codes in Hartford and Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex counties, out of 62 in total.
- 06001
- 06002
- 06010
- 06013
- 06016
- 06019
- 06022
- 06026
- 06029
- 06032
- 06033
- 06035
- 06037
- 06040
- 06042
- 06051
- 06052
- 06053
- 06059
- 06062
- 06066
- 06067
- 06070
- 06071
- 06073
- 06074
- 06078
- 06081
- 06082
- 06084
- 06085
- 06088
- 06089
- 06092
- 06093
- 06095
- 06096
- 06103
- 06105
- 06106
- 06107
- 06108
- 06109
- 06110
- 06111
- 06112
- 06114
- 06117
- 06118
- 06119
- 06120
- 06416
- 06457
- 06479
- 06489
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 Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
76.3% 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 what 'done' looks like
64.7% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Connecticut average 78.9%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask about transfer training
83.5% 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 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.
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 Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 077134 and has been since 1981. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Connecticut average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Interim Healthcare of Hartford, Inc 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.
