San Diego Senior AdvisorMeridian Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 4545 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 214 in San Diego, CA 92123. Medicare first certified it in 2016, 10 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3. Its strongest result against the California average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Meridian Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Meridian Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 4545 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 214, San Diego, CA 92123 |
| Phone | (858) 999-3068 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 059749 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/18/2016 |
How does Meridian Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Meridian Home Health. It is better than the California average on 7 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Meridian Home Health | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.7% | 95.4% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 93.7% | 86.3% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 94.6% | 86.1% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 96.3% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 94.4% | 88.9% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 94.9% | 85.2% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 88.1% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 64.6% | 69.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 78% | 61.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at getting in and out of bed.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
What do patients say about Meridian Home Health?
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Meridian Home Health, based on 335 completed surveys. The California average is 77%.
| Survey question | Meridian Home Health | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 88% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 85% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 83% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 79% | 77% | 79% | About the same |
Do Meridian Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Meridian Home Health 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 | 92.6% |
| 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% |
Which home health services does Meridian Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Meridian Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Meridian Home Health? |
|---|---|
| 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 Meridian Home Health serve?
Meridian Home Health tells Medicare it serves 82 ZIP codes in San Diego County, out of 220 in total.
- 91901
- 91902
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91914
- 91915
- 91932
- 91935
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 91978
- 92003
- 92007
- 92008
- 92009
- 92010
- 92011
- 92014
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92024
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92028
- 92029
- 92037
- 92040
- 92054
- 92056
- 92057
- 92058
- 92064
- 92065
- 92067
- 92069
- 92071
- 92075
- 92078
- 92081
- 92082
- 92083
- 92084
- 92091
- 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
- 92672
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 Meridian Home Health before starting care?
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Meridian Home Health followed up with the doctor on time in 88.1% of cases (California average 92.4%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
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.
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 San Diego, CA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near San Diego.
- Absolute Home Health Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Comfort and Thrive Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Health Shield Home Health Services — 4 of 5 stars
- Accentcare Home Health of California, Inc — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Lorian Health — 3 of 5 stars
- Angelicum Home Health Inc — 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 Meridian Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Meridian Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 059749 and has been since 2016. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Meridian Home Health's Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Meridian Home Health 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.
