Spectrum Home Health, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 2915 Strong Ave in Kansas City, KS 66106. Medicare first certified it in 1993, 33 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.5. It beats the Kansas average on 2 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Spectrum Home Health, Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Spectrum Home Health, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 2915 Strong Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106 |
| Phone | (913) 831-2979 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 177234 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/08/1993 |
How does Spectrum Home Health, Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Spectrum Home Health, Inc. It is better than the Kansas average on 2 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Spectrum Home Health, Inc | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.3% | 98.3% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 87% | 87.9% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 90.4% | 90.4% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 89.9% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 90.9% | 90.6% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 86.4% | 88.5% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 92% | 94.6% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 79.2% | 70.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 84.7% | 76.3% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Spectrum Home Health, Inc?
85% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Spectrum Home Health, Inc, based on 311 completed surveys. The Kansas average is 81%.
| Survey question | Spectrum Home Health, Inc | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 89% | 87% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 84% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 90% | 88% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 85% | 81% | 79% | Better |
Do Spectrum Home Health, Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Spectrum Home Health, Inc 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 | 83.3% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.4% |
Which home health services does Spectrum Home Health, Inc provide, and which does it not?
Spectrum Home Health, Inc 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 Spectrum Home Health, Inc? |
|---|---|
| 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 Spectrum Home Health, Inc serve?
Spectrum Home Health, Inc tells Medicare it serves 129 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties, out of 165 in total.
- 64012
- 64014
- 64015
- 64016
- 64018
- 64024
- 64028
- 64029
- 64030
- 64034
- 64048
- 64050
- 64052
- 64053
- 64054
- 64055
- 64056
- 64057
- 64058
- 64060
- 64063
- 64064
- 64068
- 64070
- 64075
- 64078
- 64079
- 64080
- 64081
- 64082
- 64083
- 64086
- 64088
- 64089
- 64092
- 64098
- 64105
- 64106
- 64108
- 64109
- 64110
- 64111
- 64112
- 64113
- 64114
- 64116
- 64117
- 64118
- 64119
- 64120
- 64123
- 64124
- 64125
- 64126
- 64127
- 64128
- 64129
- 64130
- 64131
- 64132
- 64133
- 64134
- 64136
- 64137
- 64138
- 64139
- 64145
- 64146
- 64149
- 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
- 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 Spectrum Home Health, Inc 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 Kansas City, KS?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Kansas City.
- Hca Midwest Healthcare at Home — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Saint Lukes Home Care — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Luxe Home Health, LLC — 2 of 5 stars
- Visiting Nurse Association — 2 of 5 stars
- Trinity Home Health Services Inc — no star rating yet
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Spectrum Home Health, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Spectrum Home Health, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 177234 and has been since 1993. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Spectrum Home Health, Inc's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Kansas average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Spectrum Home Health, Inc 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.
