San Diego Senior AdvisorAbsalom Home Health Agency LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1283 East Main Street, Suite 201 in El Cajon, CA 92021. Medicare first certified it in 2021, 5 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3. Its strongest result against the California average is got better at walking or moving around; its weakest is got better at taking medicines correctly.
What is Absalom Home Health Agency LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Absalom Home Health Agency LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1283 East Main Street, Suite 201, El Cajon, CA 92021 |
| Phone | (619) 754-3442 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 559557 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/23/2021 |
How does Absalom Home Health Agency LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Absalom Home Health Agency LLC. It is better than the California average on 4 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Absalom Home Health Agency LLC | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 93.4% | 95.4% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 99.2% | 86.3% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 89.9% | 86.1% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 91.5% | 89.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 100% | 88.9% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 80.4% | 85.2% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 88.8% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 79% | 69.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 58.5% | 61.5% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: got better at walking or moving around, breathing improved and flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: got better at taking medicines correctly and medication issues addressed on time.
What do patients say about Absalom Home Health Agency LLC?
Medicare has not published patient survey results for Absalom Home Health Agency LLC. The survey is only reported once an agency has enough completed responses, so smaller and newer agencies often have none. That is a gap in the record, not a mark against it.
Do Absalom Home Health Agency LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Absalom Home Health Agency LLC worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 69.8% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.8% |
Which home health services does Absalom Home Health Agency LLC provide, and which does it not?
Absalom Home Health Agency LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Absalom Home Health Agency LLC? |
|---|---|
| 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 San Diego-area ZIP codes does Absalom Home Health Agency LLC serve?
Absalom Home Health Agency LLC tells Medicare it serves 49 ZIP codes in San Diego County.
- 91901
- 91902
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91932
- 91935
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 92014
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92026
- 92027
- 92029
- 92037
- 92040
- 92058
- 92064
- 92071
- 92081
- 92101
- 92102
- 92105
- 92106
- 92108
- 92109
- 92110
- 92111
- 92113
- 92114
- 92115
- 92116
- 92117
- 92119
- 92120
- 92123
- 92126
- 92127
- 92129
- 92130
- 92131
- 92139
- 92154
- 92173
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 Absalom Home Health Agency LLC before starting care?
Ask who sorts out the medication list
80.4% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (California average 85.2%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Absalom Home Health Agency LLC followed up with the doctor on time in 88.8% of cases (California average 92.4%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
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.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve El Cajon, CA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near El Cajon.
- Sacred Heart Health Care Providers Inc — 4 of 5 stars
- Belle Vie Home Health Inc — 2 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in San Diego County
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Absalom Home Health Agency LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Absalom Home Health Agency LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 559557 and has been since 2021. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Absalom Home Health Agency LLC's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3.
Does Absalom Home Health Agency LLC 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.
