Omaha Senior AdvisorHospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 141 East 5TH Street in Wahoo, NE 68066. Medicare first certified it in 1988, 38 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Nebraska average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Nebraska average is breathing improved; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County's Medicare record?
| Agency | Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 East 5TH Street, Wahoo, NE 68066 |
| Phone | (402) 443-4798 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 287053 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/01/1988 |
How does Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County. It is better than the Nebraska average on 2 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.8% | 98.3% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 87.2% | 88.3% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 86% | 90.5% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 89.8% | 90.2% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 94.3% | 89.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 83.8% | 87.4% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 91.6% | 96.1% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 67.8% | 72.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 80.6% | 76.2% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: breathing improved and met expected function at discharge.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, got better at getting in and out of bed and medication issues addressed on time.
What do patients say about Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County?
96% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County, based on 64 completed surveys. The Nebraska average is 81%.
| Survey question | Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 93% | 90% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 92% | 87% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 88% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 98% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 96% | 81% | 79% | Better |
Do Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 93.5% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 6.6% |
Which home health services does Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County provide, and which does it not?
Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County? |
|---|---|
| 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 Omaha-area ZIP codes does Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County serve?
Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County tells Medicare it serves 14 ZIP codes in Omaha and Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Saunders and Washington counties, out of 23 in total.
- 68003
- 68015
- 68017
- 68018
- 68033
- 68040
- 68041
- 68050
- 68065
- 68066
- 68070
- 68073
- 68366
- 68648
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 Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County before starting care?
Ask about transfer training
86% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Nebraska average 90.5%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County followed up with the doctor on time in 91.6% of cases (Nebraska average 96.1%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
83.8% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Nebraska average 87.4%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County is certified by Medicare under provider number 287053 and has been since 1988. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Nebraska average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 5 out of 5.
Does Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County 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.
