San Diego Senior AdvisorDependable Nursing LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 5055 Avenida Encinas, Suite 120 in Carlsbad, CA 92008. Medicare first certified it in 2011, 15 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3. Its strongest result against the California average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is got better at bathing.
What is Dependable Nursing LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Dependable Nursing LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 5055 Avenida Encinas, Suite 120, Carlsbad, CA 92008 |
| Phone | (760) 602-0583 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 059301 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/11/2011 |
How does Dependable Nursing LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Dependable Nursing LLC. It is better than the California average on 2 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Dependable Nursing LLC | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 87% | 95.4% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 68.2% | 86.3% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 87.1% | 86.1% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 63.5% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 81.6% | 88.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 71.3% | 85.2% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 93.5% | 92.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 69.2% | 69.8% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 64.9% | 61.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.9% | Better |
| 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 and falls with major injury.
Where it trails: got better at bathing, got better at walking or moving around and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Dependable Nursing LLC?
Medicare has not published patient survey results for Dependable Nursing 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 Dependable Nursing LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Dependable Nursing 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 | 67.6% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.7% |
Which home health services does Dependable Nursing LLC provide, and which does it not?
Dependable Nursing LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Dependable Nursing 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 Dependable Nursing LLC serve?
Dependable Nursing LLC tells Medicare it serves 39 ZIP codes in San Diego County, out of 42 in total.
- 91902
- 91910
- 91913
- 91914
- 91915
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 92008
- 92009
- 92010
- 92019
- 92024
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92040
- 92054
- 92057
- 92064
- 92071
- 92075
- 92078
- 92083
- 92091
- 92101
- 92102
- 92105
- 92115
- 92117
- 92119
- 92122
- 92123
- 92126
- 92127
- 92139
- 92154
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 Dependable Nursing LLC before starting care?
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
63.5% of patients improved at bathing (California average 89.1%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
68.2% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 86.3% across California. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
71.3% 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 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 Carlsbad, CA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Carlsbad.
- Archer Health Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Seaport Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- San Diego Home Health Care Services Inc — 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 Dependable Nursing LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Dependable Nursing LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 059301 and has been since 2011. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Dependable Nursing LLC's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3.
Does Dependable Nursing 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.
