San Diego Senior AdvisorGood Samaritan Home Health Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 3403 E. Plaza Blvd. Unit K in National City, CA 91950. Medicare first certified it in 2023, 3 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1.5 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3. It trails the California average on 7 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Good Samaritan Home Health Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Good Samaritan Home Health Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 3403 E. Plaza Blvd. Unit K, National City, CA 91950 |
| Phone | (619) 773-6357 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 757272 |
| Ownership | - |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/25/2023 |
How does Good Samaritan Home Health Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Good Samaritan Home Health Inc. It is better than the California average on 0 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Good Samaritan Home Health Inc | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.1% | 95.4% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 77.6% | 86.3% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 74.8% | 86.1% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 70.5% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 65.7% | 88.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 49.3% | 85.2% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 88.5% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 72% | 69.8% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 63.5% | 61.5% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it trails: got better at taking medicines correctly, breathing improved and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Good Samaritan Home Health Inc?
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Good Samaritan Home Health Inc, based on 67 completed surveys. The California average is 77%.
| Survey question | Good Samaritan Home Health Inc | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 85% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 75% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 80% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 78% | 77% | 79% | About the same |
Do Good Samaritan Home Health Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Good Samaritan Home Health Inc worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 69% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 18.5% |
Which home health services does Good Samaritan Home Health Inc provide, and which does it not?
Good Samaritan Home Health Inc has not reported its services to Medicare.
| Service | Offered by Good Samaritan Home Health Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | No |
| Physical therapy | No |
| Occupational therapy | No |
| Speech therapy | No |
| Medical social work | No |
| Home health aide | No |
| 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 Good Samaritan Home Health Inc serve?
Good Samaritan Home Health Inc tells Medicare it serves 72 ZIP codes in San Diego County, out of 81 in total.
- 91901
- 91902
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91914
- 91915
- 91932
- 91935
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 92003
- 92004
- 92008
- 92009
- 92014
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92028
- 92029
- 92036
- 92037
- 92040
- 92054
- 92056
- 92057
- 92058
- 92064
- 92065
- 92069
- 92071
- 92078
- 92081
- 92082
- 92083
- 92084
- 92101
- 92102
- 92103
- 92104
- 92105
- 92106
- 92107
- 92108
- 92109
- 92110
- 92111
- 92113
- 92114
- 92115
- 92116
- 92117
- 92118
- 92119
- 92120
- 92122
- 92123
- 92126
- 92127
- 92128
- 92129
- 92130
- 92139
- 92154
- 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 Good Samaritan Home Health Inc before starting care?
Ask who sorts out the medication list
49.3% 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 about breathing and oxygen management
65.7% 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
70.5% 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 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 National City, CA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near National City.
- Healthwise Home Health Care Inc — 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 Good Samaritan Home Health Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Good Samaritan Home Health Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 757272 and has been since 2023. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Good Samaritan Home Health Inc's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Good Samaritan Home Health Inc provide physical therapy at home?
It does not report offering physical therapy to Medicare, so ask before assuming it does.
