San Diego Senior AdvisorArcher Health Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 5927 Balfour Ct. in Carlsbad, CA 92008. Medicare first certified it in 2017, 9 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3. It beats the California average on 9 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Archer Health Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Archer Health Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 5927 Balfour Ct., Carlsbad, CA 92008 |
| Phone | (800) 689-5049 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 053124 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/27/2017 |
How does Archer Health Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Archer Health Inc. It is better than the California average on 9 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Archer Health Inc | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 95.4% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 94.1% | 86.3% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 94.7% | 86.1% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 96.5% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 96.9% | 88.9% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 95.4% | 85.2% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.6% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 89% | 69.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 90.4% | 61.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.4% | 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: met expected function at discharge, flu shot status checked and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Archer Health Inc?
65% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Archer Health Inc, based on 163 completed surveys. The California average is 77%.
| Survey question | Archer Health Inc | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 82% | 87% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 82% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 78% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 75% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 65% | 77% | 79% | Worse |
Do Archer Health Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Archer Health Inc better than the national rate on: preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 77.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 9.5% |
Which home health services does Archer Health Inc provide, and which does it not?
Archer Health Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Archer Health 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 San Diego-area ZIP codes does Archer Health Inc serve?
Archer Health Inc tells Medicare it serves 84 ZIP codes in San Diego County, out of 120 in total.
- 91901
- 91902
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91914
- 91915
- 91932
- 91935
- 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
- 92059
- 92061
- 92064
- 92065
- 92067
- 92069
- 92071
- 92075
- 92078
- 92081
- 92082
- 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
- 92173
- 92672
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 Archer Health Inc before starting care?
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.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Carlsbad, CA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Carlsbad.
- Seaport Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- San Diego Home Health Care Services Inc — 3 of 5 stars
- Dependable Nursing LLC — 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 Archer Health Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Archer Health Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 053124 and has been since 2017. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Archer Health Inc's Medicare star rating?
5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Archer Health 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.
