Novus Lifecare, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1700 Nw Mock Ave, Ste B in Blue Springs, MO 64015. Medicare first certified it in 2016, 10 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Missouri average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Missouri average is medication issues addressed on time; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Novus Lifecare, LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Novus Lifecare, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 Nw Mock Ave, Ste B, Blue Springs, MO 64015 |
| Phone | (816) 945-9596 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 267661 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/27/2016 |
How does Novus Lifecare, LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Novus Lifecare, LLC. It is better than the Missouri average on 1 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Novus Lifecare, LLC | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.6% | 98.2% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 84.1% | 88.1% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 90.1% | 90.8% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 90.5% | 90.7% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 93.2% | 90.8% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 88.4% | 87.1% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.1% | 95.7% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 52.5% | 62.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 64.3% | 79.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1% | 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: medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, flu shot status checked and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Novus Lifecare, LLC?
73% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Novus Lifecare, LLC, based on 224 completed surveys. The Missouri average is 80%.
| Survey question | Novus Lifecare, LLC | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 88% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 87% | 87% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 78% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 73% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Novus Lifecare, LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Novus Lifecare, LLC, 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 | 77.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12.3% |
Which home health services does Novus Lifecare, LLC provide, and which does it not?
Novus Lifecare, LLC 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 Novus Lifecare, LLC? |
|---|---|
| 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 Novus Lifecare, LLC serve?
Novus Lifecare, LLC tells Medicare it serves 125 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties, out of 159 in total.
- 64012
- 64014
- 64015
- 64016
- 64018
- 64024
- 64028
- 64029
- 64030
- 64034
- 64048
- 64050
- 64052
- 64053
- 64054
- 64055
- 64056
- 64057
- 64058
- 64060
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- 64064
- 64068
- 64070
- 64075
- 64078
- 64079
- 64080
- 64081
- 64082
- 64083
- 64086
- 64088
- 64089
- 64090
- 64098
- 64105
- 64106
- 64108
- 64109
- 64110
- 64111
- 64112
- 64113
- 64114
- 64116
- 64117
- 64118
- 64119
- 64120
- 64123
- 64124
- 64126
- 64127
- 64128
- 64129
- 64130
- 64131
- 64132
- 64133
- 64134
- 64136
- 64137
- 64138
- 64145
- 64146
- 64150
- 64151
- 64152
- 64153
- 64154
- 64155
- 64156
- 64157
- 64158
- 64161
- 64163
- 64439
- 64444
- 64701
- 64725
- 64734
- 64739
- 64742
- 64743
- 64746
- 64747
- 66018
- 66021
- 66030
- 66061
- 66062
- 66085
- 66101
- 66102
- 66103
- 66104
- 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 Novus Lifecare, LLC before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
64.3% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Missouri average 79.5%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
84.1% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 88.1% across Missouri. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Novus Lifecare, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Novus Lifecare, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 267661 and has been since 2016. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Novus Lifecare, LLC's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Missouri average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Novus Lifecare, LLC 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.
