U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health care rankings and consumer advice, today released its first-ever ratings for Best Home Health — including the 16 best home health agencies in Arizona. This new evaluation provides a data-backed digital resource for millions of Americans seeking high-quality health care in the comfort of their own homes following a hospital stay or illness.
As the demand for post-acute care continues to rise, U.S. News evaluated over 12,000 Medicare-certified home health agencies across the country. The inaugural ratings highlight two key groups of providers that patients and their families should consider when navigating their care options, in consultation with their physicians:
- High Performing: 1,319 agencies earned the Best Home Health distinction for exceeding expectations in care quality and patient experience.
- As Expected: 5,288 agencies met the U.S. News standards for care quality and patient experience.
“For patients recovering from surgery or managing a chronic condition, the quality of care they receive at home can be the difference between a successful recovery and a costly rehospitalization,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “Families often must make crucial post-acute care decisions during stressful times and on very short notice. These new ratings are intended to serve as a helpful starting point, offering a clear view of agencies that have demonstrated a track record of positive patient outcomes and satisfied consumers.”
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16 best home health agencies in Arizona
There are 189 home health agencies available in Arizona. U.S. News has rated 16 as best in home health based on healthcare quality and patient experience scores.
Centerwell Home Health of Prescott
Background: Centerwell Home Health of Prescott is a proprietary home health agency based in Prescott. Its U.S. News’s rating of 5/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Angels Care Home Health of Arizona
Background: Angels Care Home Health of Arizona in Green Valley is a proprietary home health agency based in Green Valley. Its U.S. News’s rating is 4.75/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Sweetheart Healthcare
Background: Sweetheart Healthcare is a home health agency based in Chandler. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.75/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Centerwell Home Health of Tucson
Background: Centerwell Home Health of Tucson is a proprietary home health agency based in Tucson, AZ. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.5/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Home Health Safford
Background: Home Health Safford is a home health agency based in Safford, AZ. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.5/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Nightingale Homecare
Background: Nightingale Homecare is a proprietary home health agency based in Phoenix. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.5/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Victory Home Care Agency
Background: Victory Home Care Agency is a proprietary home health agency based in Mesa. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.5/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Zion’s Way Home Health of Page
Background: Zion’s Way Home Health of Page, AZ is a proprietary home health agency based in Page, AZ. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.5/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Valley View Home Health
Background: Valley View Home Health is a proprietary home health agency based in Bullhead City. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.5/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Amedisys Home Health Care of Phoenix
Background: Amedisys Home Health Care of Phoenix is a proprietary home health agency based in Phoenix. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.25/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Nurses Network by Quality Home Health Care
Background: Nurses Network by Quality Home Health Care is a proprietary home health agency based in Prescott Valley. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.25/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
River Valley Home Health of Lake Havasu
Background: River Valley Home Health of Lake Havasu, AZ is a proprietary home health agency based in Lake Havasu. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.25/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Banner Home Care – Payson
Background: Banner Home Care – Payson is a nonprofit home health agency based in Payson. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.25/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Bayada Home Health Care of Prescott
Background: Bayada Home Health Care of Prescott, AZ is a non-profit home health agency based in Prescott. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.25/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Kingman Regional Medical Center Home Health
Background: Kingman Regional Medical Center Home Health is a proprietary home health agency based in Kingman. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.25/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
Mountain Valley Home For Health
Background: Mountain Valley Home For Health is a proprietary home health agency based in Prescott Valley. Its U.S. News’s rating of 4.25/5 is based on the quality of care provided and patient satisfaction.
How U.S. News Best Home Health agencies compare to the national average:
- Faster Start Times: Best Home Health agencies began care on time for 99% of patients, beating the national average of 94%. Prompt initiation of care can help patients manage their transition from hospital to home, getting the recovery off to a good start.
- Better Mobility: 93% of patients who received care from top-rated agencies saw an improvement in walking and moving, compared to just 83% nationwide. Recovering mobility that may have been lost during a hospitalization is often an important goal of home health.
- Daily Independence: Home health patients treated by top-rated agencies were also more likely than patients nationwide to get better at getting out of bed, bathing themselves and taking their medicines correctly. Improvement in these activities of daily living are important signs of a patient’s recovery.
Note: Averages are calculated by U.S. News from data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The Best Home Health methodology developed by U.S. News leverages two data sets from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Data on care quality measures, including timely initiation of care and outcomes such as potentially preventable hospitalizations, were combined with patient experience surveys to produce the ratings. The ratings and underlying data for each agency, published on USNews.com, provide consumers with the trusted data and clarity they need to confidently choose, in consultation with their health care providers, the right care for a family member or themselves.
The Best Home Health ratings join U.S. News’ established suite of post-acute care evaluations, including Best Nursing Homes and Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation. Whether a patient is transitioning to a skilled nursing facility or returning home, they now have access to a broader set of U.S. News analyses to help guide their recovery journey.
For more information on the inaugural Best Home Health ratings, visit USNews.com and use #BestHomeHealth on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok and X.
