San Diego Senior AdvisorExcel Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 5575 Lake Parkway, Suite 220 in La Mesa, CA 91942. Medicare first certified it in 1995, 31 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, level with the California average of 3. Its strongest result against the California average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is breathing improved.
What is Excel Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Excel Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 5575 Lake Parkway, Suite 220, La Mesa, CA 91942 |
| Phone | (619) 460-6622 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 557494 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/13/1995 |
How does Excel Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Excel Home Health. It is better than the California average on 5 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Excel Home Health | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 97.6% | 95.4% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 90.2% | 86.3% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 90.7% | 86.1% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 81.5% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 77.2% | 88.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 85.5% | 85.2% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 100% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 100% | 69.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 63% | 61.5% | 71.7% | About the same |
| 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: flu shot status checked, medication issues addressed on time and got better at getting in and out of bed.
Where it trails: breathing improved and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Excel Home Health?
100% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Excel Home Health, based on 10 completed surveys. The California average is 77%.
| Survey question | Excel Home Health | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 100% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 90% | 85% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 95% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 100% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 100% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Excel Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Excel Home Health, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 87.6% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.5% |
Which home health services does Excel Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Excel Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Excel Home Health? |
|---|---|
| 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 Excel Home Health serve?
Excel Home Health tells Medicare it serves 36 ZIP codes in San Diego County.
- 91910
- 91911
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 92008
- 92009
- 92019
- 92020
- 92025
- 92027
- 92028
- 92037
- 92040
- 92054
- 92056
- 92057
- 92069
- 92071
- 92078
- 92082
- 92102
- 92103
- 92106
- 92111
- 92119
- 92120
- 92124
- 92127
- 92128
- 92129
- 92130
- 92131
- 92139
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 Excel Home Health before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
77.2% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (California average 88.9%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
81.5% 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 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 La Mesa, CA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near La Mesa.
- Odos Home Health Inc — 2 of 5 stars
- Nightingale Home Care Inc — 3 of 5 stars
- Kamelya Home Health Incorporated — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Saint Francis Healthcare Inc — 1.5 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 Excel Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Excel Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 557494 and has been since 1995. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Excel Home Health's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3.
Does Excel Home Health 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.
