San Diego Senior AdvisorCenterwell Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 2525 Camino Del Rio S Ste 22O in San Diego, CA 92108. Medicare first certified it in 1970, 56 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3. Its strongest result against the California average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is started care on time.
What is Centerwell Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Centerwell Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 2525 Camino Del Rio S Ste 22O, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Phone | (619) 299-9900 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 057143 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/30/1970 |
How does Centerwell Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Centerwell Home Health. It is better than the California average on 8 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Centerwell Home Health | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 88.5% | 95.4% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 94.5% | 86.3% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 94.9% | 86.1% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 95.8% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 93.1% | 88.9% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 92.5% | 85.2% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.2% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 77.2% | 69.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 79.7% | 61.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, got better at getting in and out of bed and got better at walking or moving around.
Where it trails: started care on time and falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Centerwell Home Health?
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Centerwell Home Health, based on 102 completed surveys. The California average is 77%.
| Survey question | Centerwell Home Health | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 87% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 81% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 76% | 77% | 79% | About the same |
Do Centerwell Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Centerwell Home Health better 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 | Better Than National Rate | 83.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.8% |
Which home health services does Centerwell Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Centerwell Home Health reports offering physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide. It does not report offering skilled nursing.
| Service | Offered by Centerwell Home Health? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | No |
| 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 Centerwell Home Health serve?
Centerwell Home Health tells Medicare it serves 79 ZIP codes in San Diego County.
- 91901
- 91902
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91914
- 91915
- 91932
- 91935
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 91978
- 92007
- 92008
- 92009
- 92010
- 92011
- 92014
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92024
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92029
- 92037
- 92040
- 92054
- 92056
- 92057
- 92058
- 92064
- 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
- 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 Centerwell Home Health before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Centerwell Home Health started care on time for 88.5% of patients, against a California average of 95.4%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
Ask about fall prevention
1.1% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 0.6% across California. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve San Diego, CA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near San Diego.
- Health Plus Home Health Care Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Grandcare San Diego LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Mission Home Health of San Diego LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Vital Care Health Systems — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Danny's Home Health Care Inc — 3 of 5 stars
- Guardian Angel Home Care of San Diego LLC — 3 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 Centerwell Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Centerwell Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 057143 and has been since 1970. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Centerwell Home Health's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Centerwell Home Health provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
