San Diego Senior AdvisorEmerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 253 S Escondido Blvd in Escondido, CA 92025. Medicare first certified it in 2013, 13 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3. Its strongest result against the California average is got better at taking medicines correctly; its weakest is medication issues addressed on time.
What is Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 |
| Phone | (760) 294-9680 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 059493 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/08/2013 |
How does Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc. It is better than the California average on 4 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.8% | 95.4% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 88.7% | 86.3% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 91.9% | 86.1% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 95.4% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 100% | 88.9% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 99.3% | 85.2% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 80% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 71% | 69.8% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 50.2% | 61.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 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: got better at taking medicines correctly, breathing improved and got better at bathing.
Where it trails: medication issues addressed on time and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc?
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc, based on 41 completed surveys. The California average is 77%.
| Survey question | Emerald Triune 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 | 77% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 76% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 76% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 77% | 77% | 79% | About the same |
Do Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Emerald Triune 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 | 76.3% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.5% |
Which home health services does Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc provide, and which does it not?
Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Emerald Triune 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 Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc serve?
Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc tells Medicare it serves 71 ZIP codes in San Diego County, out of 80 in total.
- 91902
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91915
- 91932
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 92003
- 92007
- 92008
- 92009
- 92010
- 92011
- 92014
- 92019
- 92021
- 92024
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92028
- 92029
- 92037
- 92040
- 92054
- 92056
- 92057
- 92058
- 92059
- 92061
- 92064
- 92065
- 92069
- 92071
- 92075
- 92078
- 92081
- 92082
- 92083
- 92084
- 92091
- 92101
- 92103
- 92104
- 92105
- 92106
- 92109
- 92110
- 92113
- 92114
- 92115
- 92116
- 92117
- 92118
- 92119
- 92120
- 92122
- 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 Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc before starting care?
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc followed up with the doctor on time in 80% of cases (California average 92.4%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask what 'done' looks like
50.2% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (California average 61.5%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Escondido, CA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Escondido.
- Uni Care Home Health Inc — 4 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 Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 059493 and has been since 2013. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Emerald Triune 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.
