Allentown Senior AdvisorBayada Home Health Care, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1611 Pond Road Suite 103 in Allentown, PA 18104. Medicare first certified it in 1992, 34 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Pennsylvania average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Pennsylvania average is got better at taking medicines correctly; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.'s Medicare record?
| Agency | Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | 1611 Pond Road Suite 103, Allentown, PA 18104 |
| Phone | (610) 317-2118 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 397533 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/22/1992 |
How does Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.. It is better than the Pennsylvania average on 1 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.3% | 95.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 87.8% | 88.2% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 89.3% | 90.1% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 87.4% | 89.9% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 90.1% | 91.2% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 92.3% | 87.4% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 93.9% | 94.6% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 56.5% | 65.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 65.4% | 76.7% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: got better at taking medicines correctly.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, flu shot status checked and falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.?
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Bayada Home Health Care, Inc., based on 364 completed surveys. The Pennsylvania average is 82%.
| Survey question | Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 91% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 88% | 89% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 80% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 89% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 79% | 82% | 79% | Worse |
Do Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.'s patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Bayada Home Health Care, Inc., 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 | 80.3% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.7% |
Which home health services does Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. provide, and which does it not?
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Bayada 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 Allentown-area ZIP codes does Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. serve?
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. tells Medicare it serves 60 ZIP codes in Allentown and Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties, out of 118 in total.
- 18013
- 18014
- 18015
- 18017
- 18018
- 18020
- 18030
- 18031
- 18032
- 18034
- 18035
- 18036
- 18037
- 18038
- 18040
- 18042
- 18045
- 18049
- 18051
- 18052
- 18053
- 18055
- 18059
- 18062
- 18063
- 18064
- 18066
- 18067
- 18069
- 18071
- 18072
- 18078
- 18079
- 18080
- 18083
- 18085
- 18087
- 18088
- 18091
- 18092
- 18101
- 18102
- 18103
- 18104
- 18106
- 18109
- 18210
- 18212
- 18216
- 18229
- 18232
- 18235
- 18240
- 18244
- 18250
- 18254
- 18255
- 18343
- 18351
- 18624
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 Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
65.4% 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 about fall prevention
1.5% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 0.9% across Pennsylvania. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
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.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Allentown, PA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Allentown.
- 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania — 5 of 5 stars
- Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC — 3 of 5 stars
- Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Lehigh Valley Home Care — 3 of 5 stars
- Carepine Home Health, LLC — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Human Touch Home Health - Allentown — 2.5 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 Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. is certified by Medicare under provider number 397533 and has been since 1992. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.'s Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Pennsylvania average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Bayada 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.
