San Diego Senior AdvisorSaint Francis Healthcare Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 5119 Garfield Street in La Mesa, CA 91941. Medicare first certified it in 2021, 5 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1.5 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3. Its strongest result against the California average is falls with major injury; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Saint Francis Healthcare Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Saint Francis Healthcare Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 5119 Garfield Street, La Mesa, CA 91941 |
| Phone | (619) 439-7840 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 559290 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/18/2021 |
How does Saint Francis Healthcare Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 10 patient-outcome and process measures for Saint Francis Healthcare Inc. It is better than the California average on 1 and worse on 8.
| Measure | Saint Francis Healthcare Inc | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 90.7% | 95.4% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 70.9% | 86.3% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 71.5% | 86.1% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 72.7% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | Not published | 88.9% | 91.5% | — |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 63.4% | 85.2% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 84% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 45.8% | 69.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 57.4% | 61.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| 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: falls with major injury.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Saint Francis Healthcare Inc?
Medicare has not published patient survey results for Saint Francis Healthcare Inc. 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 Saint Francis Healthcare Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Saint Francis Healthcare Inc 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 | 51.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 16.4% |
Which home health services does Saint Francis Healthcare Inc provide, and which does it not?
Saint Francis Healthcare Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Saint Francis Healthcare 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 Saint Francis Healthcare Inc serve?
Saint Francis Healthcare Inc tells Medicare it serves 23 ZIP codes in San Diego County.
- 91902
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91915
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 91978
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92025
- 92040
- 92057
- 92084
- 92114
- 92119
- 92126
- 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 Saint Francis Healthcare Inc before starting care?
Ask who sorts out the medication list
63.4% 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 who helps with bathing, and how often
72.7% 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
70.9% 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 La Mesa, CA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near La Mesa.
- Nightingale Home Care Inc — 3 of 5 stars
- Kamelya Home Health Incorporated — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Excel Home Health — 3 of 5 stars
- Odos Home Health Inc — 2 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 Saint Francis Healthcare Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Saint Francis Healthcare Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 559290 and has been since 2021. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Saint Francis Healthcare Inc's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3.
Does Saint Francis Healthcare 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.
