San Diego Senior AdvisorAdvantage Health Systems is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 9663 Tierra Grande Street, Ste 101 in San Diego, CA 92126. Medicare first certified it in 2006, 20 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3. Its strongest result against the California average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is medication issues addressed on time.
What is Advantage Health Systems's Medicare record?
| Agency | Advantage Health Systems |
|---|---|
| Address | 9663 Tierra Grande Street, Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92126 |
| Phone | (858) 433-0469 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 058355 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/26/2006 |
How does Advantage Health Systems score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Advantage Health Systems. It is better than the California average on 8 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Advantage Health Systems | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.4% | 95.4% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 100% | 86.3% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 100% | 86.1% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 100% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 99.9% | 88.9% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 100% | 85.2% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 86.6% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 89.2% | 69.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 65% | 61.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at getting in and out of bed.
Where it trails: medication issues addressed on time and new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What do patients say about Advantage Health Systems?
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Advantage Health Systems, based on 299 completed surveys. The California average is 77%.
| Survey question | Advantage Health Systems | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 88% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 83% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 74% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 76% | 77% | 79% | About the same |
Do Advantage Health Systems's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Advantage Health Systems worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 87.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Worse Than National Rate | 6.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 7.5% |
Which home health services does Advantage Health Systems provide, and which does it not?
Advantage Health Systems reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Advantage Health Systems? |
|---|---|
| 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 Advantage Health Systems serve?
Advantage Health Systems tells Medicare it serves 79 ZIP codes in San Diego County, out of 82 in total.
- 91901
- 91902
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91914
- 91915
- 91932
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 91978
- 92003
- 92007
- 92008
- 92009
- 92010
- 92011
- 92014
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92024
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92028
- 92029
- 92037
- 92040
- 92054
- 92056
- 92057
- 92058
- 92064
- 92067
- 92069
- 92071
- 92075
- 92078
- 92081
- 92083
- 92084
- 92091
- 92101
- 92102
- 92103
- 92104
- 92105
- 92106
- 92107
- 92108
- 92109
- 92110
- 92111
- 92113
- 92114
- 92115
- 92116
- 92117
- 92118
- 92119
- 92120
- 92121
- 92122
- 92123
- 92124
- 92126
- 92127
- 92128
- 92129
- 92130
- 92131
- 92139
- 92154
- 92155
- 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 Advantage Health Systems before starting care?
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Advantage Health Systems followed up with the doctor on time in 86.6% of cases (California average 92.4%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
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 San Diego, CA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near San Diego.
- Advanced Home Health San Diego Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Shield Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Ability Home Health Services Inc — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Legacy Home Health & Rehabilitation LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Provident Home Healthcare, Inc — 3 of 5 stars
- Top Care Home Health — 2.5 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 Advantage Health Systems Medicare-certified?
Yes. Advantage Health Systems is certified by Medicare under provider number 058355 and has been since 2006. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Advantage Health Systems's Medicare star rating?
5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Advantage Health Systems 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.
