San Diego Senior AdvisorTop Care Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 9683 Tierra Grande Street Ste 201 in San Diego, CA 92126. Medicare first certified it in 1996, 30 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 flu shot status checked; its weakest is got better at bathing.
What is Top Care Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Top Care Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 9683 Tierra Grande Street Ste 201, San Diego, CA 92126 |
| Phone | (858) 695-2101 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 557712 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/15/1996 |
How does Top Care Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Top Care Home Health. It is better than the California average on 3 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Top Care Home Health | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 95.4% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 68.8% | 86.3% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 62.5% | 86.1% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 59.6% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 90.3% | 88.9% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 60.5% | 85.2% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 86.5% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 91.2% | 69.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 41.9% | 61.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, started care on time and falls with major injury.
Where it trails: got better at bathing, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Top Care Home Health?
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Top Care Home Health, based on 8 completed surveys. The California average is 77%.
| Survey question | Top Care 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 | 92% | 85% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 90% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 83% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Top Care Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Top Care Home Health worse 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 | Worse Than National Rate | 40.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.1% |
Which home health services does Top Care Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Top Care Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Top Care 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 Top Care Home Health serve?
Top Care Home Health tells Medicare it serves 34 ZIP codes in San Diego County.
- 91910
- 91911
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 92020
- 92021
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92029
- 92057
- 92064
- 92067
- 92069
- 92071
- 92075
- 92084
- 92101
- 92102
- 92105
- 92111
- 92113
- 92114
- 92115
- 92116
- 92117
- 92123
- 92126
- 92127
- 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 Top Care Home Health before starting care?
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
59.6% of patients improved at bathing (California average 89.1%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
60.5% 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 about transfer training
62.5% 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 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.
- 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
- Ability Home Health Services Inc — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Legacy Home Health & Rehabilitation LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Provident Home Healthcare, Inc — 3 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 Top Care Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Top Care Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 557712 and has been since 1996. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Top Care Home Health's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3.
Does Top Care 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.
