San Diego Senior AdvisorAlpha Plus Home Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 7227 Broadway, Suite 201 in Lemon Grove, CA 91945. Medicare first certified it in 2008, 18 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3. Its strongest result against the California average is breathing improved; its weakest is started care on time.
What is Alpha Plus Home Health Services's Medicare record?
| Agency | Alpha Plus Home Health Services |
|---|---|
| Address | 7227 Broadway, Suite 201, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 |
| Phone | (619) 337-0955 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 058493 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/24/2008 |
How does Alpha Plus Home Health Services score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Alpha Plus Home Health Services. It is better than the California average on 2 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Alpha Plus Home Health Services | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 44.4% | 95.4% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 71.8% | 86.3% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 67.7% | 86.1% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 77.7% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 97.1% | 88.9% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 77.4% | 85.2% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 92% | 92.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 21.4% | 69.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 64.6% | 61.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.3% | 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: breathing improved and met expected function at discharge.
Where it trails: started care on time, flu shot status checked and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Alpha Plus Home Health Services?
85% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Alpha Plus Home Health Services, based on 77 completed surveys. The California average is 77%.
| Survey question | Alpha Plus Home Health Services | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 85% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 71% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 85% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Alpha Plus Home Health Services's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Alpha Plus Home Health Services, 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 | 81.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 8.9% |
Which home health services does Alpha Plus Home Health Services provide, and which does it not?
Alpha Plus Home Health Services reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work. It does not report offering home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Alpha Plus Home Health Services? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| 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 San Diego-area ZIP codes does Alpha Plus Home Health Services serve?
Alpha Plus Home Health Services tells Medicare it serves 76 ZIP codes in San Diego County.
- 91901
- 91902
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91914
- 91915
- 91916
- 91932
- 91935
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 91978
- 92008
- 92009
- 92010
- 92011
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92024
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92028
- 92029
- 92037
- 92040
- 92054
- 92056
- 92057
- 92058
- 92064
- 92065
- 92069
- 92071
- 92078
- 92081
- 92082
- 92083
- 92084
- 92101
- 92102
- 92103
- 92104
- 92105
- 92106
- 92107
- 92108
- 92109
- 92110
- 92111
- 92113
- 92114
- 92115
- 92116
- 92117
- 92118
- 92119
- 92120
- 92121
- 92122
- 92123
- 92124
- 92126
- 92127
- 92128
- 92129
- 92130
- 92131
- 92139
- 92154
- 92173
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 Alpha Plus Home Health Services before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Alpha Plus Home Health Services started care on time for 44.4% of patients, against a California average of 95.4%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
Ask about transfer training
67.7% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (California average 86.1%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
71.8% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 86.3% across California. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
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.
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 Alpha Plus Home Health Services Medicare-certified?
Yes. Alpha Plus Home Health Services is certified by Medicare under provider number 058493 and has been since 2008. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Alpha Plus Home Health Services's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Alpha Plus Home Health Services provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work.
