Allentown Senior AdvisorValley Med Home Health Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 2200 Hamilton Street Suite 310 in Allentown, PA 18104. Medicare first certified it in 2020, 6 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.5. It trails the Pennsylvania average on 5 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 2200 Hamilton Street Suite 310, Allentown, PA 18104 |
| Phone | (484) 656-7176 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 398319 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/05/2020 |
How does Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC. It is better than the Pennsylvania average on 0 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 97.6% | 95.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 86.8% | 88.2% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 86.1% | 90.1% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 88% | 89.9% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 92.5% | 91.2% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 82.3% | 87.4% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.2% | 94.6% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 46.5% | 65.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 66.1% | 76.7% | 71.7% | Worse |
| 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 trails: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC?
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC, based on 92 completed surveys. The Pennsylvania average is 82%.
| Survey question | Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 93% | 91% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 92% | 89% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 84% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 89% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 81% | 82% | 79% | About the same |
Do Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC 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 | 95.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.6% |
Which home health services does Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC provide, and which does it not?
Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC? |
|---|---|
| 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 Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC serve?
Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC tells Medicare it serves 36 ZIP codes in Allentown and Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties, out of 63 in total.
- 18014
- 18015
- 18017
- 18018
- 18020
- 18031
- 18032
- 18034
- 18036
- 18037
- 18040
- 18042
- 18045
- 18049
- 18051
- 18052
- 18053
- 18055
- 18059
- 18062
- 18064
- 18066
- 18067
- 18069
- 18071
- 18078
- 18080
- 18088
- 18092
- 18102
- 18103
- 18104
- 18106
- 18109
- 18235
- 18254
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 Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
66.1% 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
82.3% 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 about transfer training
86.1% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Pennsylvania average 90.1%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
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 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
- 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 Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 398319 and has been since 2020. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Pennsylvania average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC 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.
