Allentown Senior AdvisorInterim Healthcare Mid Atlantic is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 220 W Hamilton Street in Allentown, PA 18104. Medicare first certified it in 1983, 43 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 10 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic's Medicare record?
| Agency | Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 W Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18104 |
| Phone | (610) 434-7277 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 397202 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/12/1983 |
How does Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic. It is better than the Pennsylvania average on 0 and worse on 10.
| Measure | Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 92.1% | 95.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 75.4% | 88.2% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 84.8% | 90.1% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 80.8% | 89.9% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 83.2% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 82.9% | 87.4% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 91.5% | 94.6% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 52.5% | 65.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 61.8% | 76.7% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, flu shot status checked and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic?
49% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic, based on 14 completed surveys. The Pennsylvania average is 82%.
| Survey question | Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 69% | 91% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 72% | 89% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 97% | 84% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 69% | 89% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 49% | 82% | 79% | Worse |
Do Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic 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 | 60.8% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12.4% |
Which home health services does Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic provide, and which does it not?
Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering speech therapy and medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | No |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic serve?
Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic tells Medicare it serves 25 ZIP codes in Allentown and Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties, out of 44 in total.
- 18013
- 18014
- 18015
- 18017
- 18018
- 18020
- 18037
- 18040
- 18042
- 18045
- 18049
- 18052
- 18064
- 18067
- 18069
- 18072
- 18088
- 18091
- 18092
- 18101
- 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 Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
61.8% 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 how often the therapist actually comes
75.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 88.2% across Pennsylvania. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
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 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 Allentown, PA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Allentown.
- 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania — 5 of 5 stars
- Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC — 3 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 Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic Medicare-certified?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic is certified by Medicare under provider number 397202 and has been since 1983. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Pennsylvania average is 3.5.
Does Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and home health aide.
