Allentown Senior AdvisorEaston Home Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 3893 Adler Place Suite 170 in Bethlehem, PA 18017. Medicare first certified it in 1966, 60 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Pennsylvania average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is falls with major injury.
What is Easton Home Health Services's Medicare record?
| Agency | Easton Home Health Services |
|---|---|
| Address | 3893 Adler Place Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017 |
| Phone | (610) 438-1656 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 397014 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/01/1966 |
How does Easton Home Health Services score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Easton Home Health Services. It is better than the Pennsylvania average on 4 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Easton Home Health Services | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.4% | 95.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 92.4% | 88.2% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 93.4% | 90.1% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 91.8% | 89.9% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 93.5% | 91.2% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 91.3% | 87.4% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97% | 94.6% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 70.7% | 65.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 79.3% | 76.7% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at walking or moving around and got better at taking medicines correctly.
Where it trails: falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Easton Home Health Services?
90% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Easton Home Health Services, based on 82 completed surveys. The Pennsylvania average is 82%.
| Survey question | Easton Home Health Services | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 91% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 88% | 89% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 95% | 84% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 92% | 89% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 90% | 82% | 79% | Better |
Do Easton Home Health Services's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Easton Home Health Services 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 | 91.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 7.9% |
Which home health services does Easton Home Health Services provide, and which does it not?
Easton Home Health Services reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy. It does not report offering speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Easton Home Health Services? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| 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 Easton Home Health Services serve?
Easton Home Health Services tells Medicare it serves 35 ZIP codes in Allentown and Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties, out of 46 in total.
- 18013
- 18014
- 18015
- 18017
- 18018
- 18020
- 18032
- 18034
- 18036
- 18037
- 18038
- 18040
- 18042
- 18045
- 18051
- 18052
- 18055
- 18059
- 18062
- 18064
- 18067
- 18071
- 18072
- 18078
- 18083
- 18088
- 18091
- 18101
- 18102
- 18103
- 18104
- 18106
- 18109
- 18235
- 18343
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 Easton Home Health Services before starting care?
Ask about fall prevention
1.9% 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.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Which other home health agencies serve Bethlehem, PA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Bethlehem.
- Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley — 2.5 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 Easton Home Health Services Medicare-certified?
Yes. Easton Home Health Services is certified by Medicare under provider number 397014 and has been since 1966. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Easton Home Health Services's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Pennsylvania average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Easton Home Health Services provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing and occupational therapy.
