Aquinas Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 7740 Hedge Lane Terr in Shawnee, KS 66227. Medicare first certified it in 1996, 30 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.5. It beats the Kansas average on 6 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Aquinas Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Aquinas Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 7740 Hedge Lane Terr, Shawnee, KS 66227 |
| Phone | (913) 299-7100 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 178008 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/21/1996 |
How does Aquinas Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Aquinas Home Health. It is better than the Kansas average on 6 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Aquinas Home Health | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.9% | 98.3% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 90.9% | 87.9% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 92.7% | 90.4% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 93.3% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 94.1% | 90.6% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 92.6% | 88.5% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.8% | 94.6% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 97.8% | 70.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 83.9% | 76.3% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and medication issues addressed on time.
What do patients say about Aquinas Home Health?
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Aquinas Home Health, based on 324 completed surveys. The Kansas average is 81%.
| Survey question | Aquinas Home Health | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 86% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 85% | 87% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 85% | 84% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 88% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 79% | 81% | 79% | About the same |
Do Aquinas Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Aquinas 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 | 85.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.6% |
Which home health services does Aquinas Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Aquinas Home Health 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 Aquinas Home Health? |
|---|---|
| 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 Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Aquinas Home Health serve?
Aquinas Home Health tells Medicare it serves 105 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties, out of 123 in total.
- 64012
- 64014
- 64015
- 64016
- 64029
- 64030
- 64034
- 64050
- 64052
- 64053
- 64054
- 64055
- 64056
- 64057
- 64058
- 64063
- 64064
- 64068
- 64070
- 64075
- 64078
- 64080
- 64081
- 64082
- 64083
- 64086
- 64105
- 64106
- 64108
- 64109
- 64110
- 64111
- 64112
- 64113
- 64114
- 64116
- 64117
- 64118
- 64119
- 64123
- 64124
- 64125
- 64127
- 64128
- 64129
- 64130
- 64131
- 64132
- 64133
- 64134
- 64136
- 64137
- 64138
- 64139
- 64145
- 64146
- 64149
- 64150
- 64151
- 64152
- 64153
- 64154
- 64155
- 64156
- 64157
- 64158
- 64167
- 66018
- 66030
- 66061
- 66062
- 66085
- 66101
- 66102
- 66103
- 66104
- 66105
- 66106
- 66109
- 66111
- 66112
- 66202
- 66203
- 66204
- 66205
- 66206
- 66207
- 66208
- 66209
- 66210
- 66211
- 66212
- 66213
- 66214
- 66215
- 66216
- 66217
- 66218
- 66219
- 66220
- 66221
- 66223
- 66224
- 66226
- 66227
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 Aquinas Home Health before starting care?
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 Shawnee, KS?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Shawnee.
- Aquinas/Carondelet Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Specialized Home Care — 4 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Aquinas Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Aquinas Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 178008 and has been since 1996. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Aquinas Home Health's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Kansas average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Aquinas Home Health 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.
