San Diego Senior AdvisorHealthwise Home Health Care Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1615 Sweetwater Road, Suite 1 in National City, CA 91950. Medicare first certified it in 2012, 14 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3. Its strongest result against the California average is medication issues addressed on time; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Healthwise Home Health Care Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Healthwise Home Health Care Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 1615 Sweetwater Road, Suite 1, National City, CA 91950 |
| Phone | (619) 474-4699 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 059418 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/19/2012 |
How does Healthwise Home Health Care Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Healthwise Home Health Care Inc. It is better than the California average on 2 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Healthwise Home Health Care Inc | 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 | 81% | 86.3% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 72.1% | 86.1% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 85.3% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 89.1% | 88.9% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 83.7% | 85.2% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.7% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 75.6% | 69.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 43.9% | 61.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: medication issues addressed on time and flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at getting in and out of bed and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Healthwise Home Health Care Inc?
53% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Healthwise Home Health Care Inc, based on 12 completed surveys. The California average is 77%.
| Survey question | Healthwise Home Health Care Inc | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 81% | 87% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 78% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 53% | 77% | 79% | Worse |
Do Healthwise Home Health Care Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Healthwise Home Health Care Inc 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 | 93.9% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.5% |
Which home health services does Healthwise Home Health Care Inc provide, and which does it not?
Healthwise Home Health Care Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Healthwise Home Health Care 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 Healthwise Home Health Care Inc serve?
Healthwise Home Health Care Inc tells Medicare it serves 42 ZIP codes in San Diego County.
- 91901
- 91902
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91914
- 91915
- 91932
- 91935
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92025
- 92040
- 92056
- 92057
- 92065
- 92069
- 92071
- 92078
- 92083
- 92084
- 92101
- 92102
- 92103
- 92104
- 92105
- 92109
- 92113
- 92114
- 92115
- 92117
- 92118
- 92120
- 92123
- 92126
- 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 Healthwise Home Health Care Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
43.9% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (California average 61.5%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask about transfer training
72.1% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (California average 86.1%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
81% 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 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.
- Good Samaritan Home Health 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 Healthwise Home Health Care Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Healthwise Home Health Care Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 059418 and has been since 2012. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Healthwise Home Health Care Inc's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3.
Does Healthwise Home Health Care 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.
