Omaha Senior AdvisorPhysicians Choice Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 8212 F Street in Omaha, NE 68127. Medicare first certified it in 2005, 21 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Nebraska average of 3.5. It beats the Nebraska average on 4 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Physicians Choice Home Health Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | Physicians Choice Home Health Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 8212 F Street, Omaha, NE 68127 |
| Phone | (402) 331-2273 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 287128 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/04/2005 |
How does Physicians Choice Home Health Care score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Physicians Choice Home Health Care. It is better than the Nebraska average on 4 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Physicians Choice Home Health Care | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.9% | 98.3% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 89% | 88.3% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 90.2% | 90.5% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 89.6% | 90.2% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 89.6% | 89.4% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 85.8% | 87.4% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.5% | 96.1% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 72% | 72.5% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 85.7% | 76.2% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Better |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, medication issues addressed on time and falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Physicians Choice Home Health Care?
85% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Physicians Choice Home Health Care, based on 237 completed surveys. The Nebraska average is 81%.
| Survey question | Physicians Choice Home Health Care | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 81% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 90% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 85% | 81% | 79% | Better |
Do Physicians Choice Home Health Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Physicians Choice Home Health Care 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 | 92% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10% |
Which home health services does Physicians Choice Home Health Care provide, and which does it not?
Physicians Choice Home Health Care reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Physicians Choice Home Health Care? |
|---|---|
| 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 Physicians Choice Home Health Care serve?
Physicians Choice Home Health Care tells Medicare it serves 47 ZIP codes in Omaha and Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Saunders and Washington counties, out of 74 in total.
- 68003
- 68005
- 68007
- 68008
- 68022
- 68023
- 68028
- 68046
- 68059
- 68064
- 68069
- 68102
- 68104
- 68105
- 68106
- 68107
- 68108
- 68110
- 68111
- 68112
- 68114
- 68116
- 68117
- 68118
- 68122
- 68123
- 68124
- 68127
- 68128
- 68130
- 68131
- 68132
- 68133
- 68134
- 68135
- 68136
- 68137
- 68138
- 68142
- 68144
- 68147
- 68152
- 68154
- 68157
- 68164
- 68347
- 68366
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 Physicians Choice Home Health Care before starting care?
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.
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 Omaha, NE?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Omaha.
- Amedisys Home Health of the Midlands — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Accentcare Home Health of Nebraska — 4 of 5 stars
- Aveanna Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Chi Health at Home - Omaha — 4 of 5 stars
- Freedom in Home Services, LLC — 4 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Physicians Choice Home Health Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Physicians Choice Home Health Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 287128 and has been since 2005. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Physicians Choice Home Health Care'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 4 out of 5.
Does Physicians Choice Home Health Care 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.
