San Diego Senior AdvisorAbility Home Health Services Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 9560 Candida Street in San Diego, CA 92126. Medicare first certified it in 2019, 7 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3. Its strongest result against the California average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is got better at taking medicines correctly.
What is Ability Home Health Services Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Ability Home Health Services Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 9560 Candida Street, San Diego, CA 92126 |
| Phone | (760) 534-5683 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 559080 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/21/2019 |
How does Ability Home Health Services Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Ability Home Health Services Inc. It is better than the California average on 6 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Ability Home Health Services Inc | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 95.4% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 85.7% | 86.3% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 88.4% | 86.1% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 94.9% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 93.5% | 88.9% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 71.4% | 85.2% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 97% | 69.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 76% | 61.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Ability Home Health Services Inc?
72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Ability Home Health Services Inc, based on 17 completed surveys. The California average is 77%.
| Survey question | Ability Home Health Services Inc | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 85% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 82% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 79% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 90% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 72% | 77% | 79% | Worse |
Do Ability Home Health Services Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Ability Home Health Services 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 | 80.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.8% |
Which home health services does Ability Home Health Services Inc provide, and which does it not?
Ability Home Health Services Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Ability Home Health Services 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 San Diego-area ZIP codes does Ability Home Health Services Inc serve?
Ability Home Health Services Inc tells Medicare it serves 44 ZIP codes in San Diego County.
- 91902
- 91913
- 91932
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92027
- 92029
- 92040
- 92056
- 92057
- 92064
- 92071
- 92078
- 92082
- 92101
- 92102
- 92103
- 92104
- 92105
- 92106
- 92107
- 92108
- 92110
- 92111
- 92114
- 92115
- 92116
- 92117
- 92119
- 92120
- 92123
- 92124
- 92126
- 92127
- 92128
- 92129
- 92139
- 92154
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 Ability Home Health Services Inc before starting care?
Ask who sorts out the medication list
71.4% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (California average 85.2%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
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 San Diego, CA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near San Diego.
- Advantage Health Systems — 5 of 5 stars
- Advanced Home Health San Diego Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Shield Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Legacy Home Health & Rehabilitation LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Provident Home Healthcare, Inc — 3 of 5 stars
- Top Care Home Health — 2.5 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in San Diego County
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Ability Home Health Services Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Ability Home Health Services Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 559080 and has been since 2019. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Ability Home Health Services Inc's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3.
Does Ability Home Health Services 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.
