Allentown Senior AdvisorAhc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 3370 High Point Blvd Suite B in Bethlehem, PA 18017. Medicare first certified it in 2024, 2 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.5. It trails the Pennsylvania average on 6 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley's Medicare record?
| Agency | Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley |
|---|---|
| Address | 3370 High Point Blvd Suite B, Bethlehem, PA 18017 |
| Phone | (484) 255-7300 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 398364 |
| Ownership | - |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/03/2024 |
How does Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley. It is better than the Pennsylvania average on 0 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 93.5% | 95.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 83.3% | 88.2% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 87.4% | 90.1% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 80.8% | 89.9% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 92.2% | 91.2% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 75.7% | 87.4% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 92.9% | 94.6% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 37.4% | 65.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 61.7% | 76.7% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley?
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley, based on 30 completed surveys. The Pennsylvania average is 82%.
| Survey question | Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 91% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 89% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 77% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 94% | 89% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 75% | 82% | 79% | Worse |
Do Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley, 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 | 73.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.6% |
Which home health services does Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley provide, and which does it not?
Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley has not reported its services to Medicare.
| Service | Offered by Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley? |
|---|---|
| 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 Allentown-area ZIP codes does Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley serve?
Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley tells Medicare it serves 33 ZIP codes in Allentown and Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties, out of 38 in total.
- 18013
- 18014
- 18015
- 18017
- 18018
- 18020
- 18031
- 18032
- 18034
- 18035
- 18036
- 18037
- 18038
- 18040
- 18042
- 18045
- 18049
- 18052
- 18055
- 18062
- 18064
- 18067
- 18072
- 18078
- 18080
- 18088
- 18091
- 18092
- 18102
- 18103
- 18104
- 18106
- 18109
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 Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
61.7% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Pennsylvania average 76.7%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
75.7% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Pennsylvania average 87.4%). 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
80.8% of patients improved at bathing (Pennsylvania average 89.9%). 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 Bethlehem, PA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Bethlehem.
- Easton Home Health Services — 4 of 5 stars
- St Luke's Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in Allentown and Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley Medicare-certified?
Yes. Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley is certified by Medicare under provider number 398364 and has been since 2024. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Pennsylvania average is 3.5.
Does Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley provide physical therapy at home?
It does not report offering physical therapy to Medicare, so ask before assuming it does.
