Nashville Senior AdvisorBeacon Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 537 Stonecrest Parkway Suite 109 in Smyrna, TN 37167. Medicare first certified it in 2003, 23 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee average of 3.5. It beats the Tennessee average on 8 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Beacon Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Beacon Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 537 Stonecrest Parkway Suite 109, Smyrna, TN 37167 |
| Phone | (615) 890-6455 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 447563 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/25/2003 |
How does Beacon Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Beacon Home Health. It is better than the Tennessee average on 8 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Beacon Home Health | Tennessee average | U.S. average | vs. Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.8% | 97.6% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 97.3% | 91.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 97.2% | 92.3% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 97.6% | 92.7% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 97.4% | 92.6% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 96.3% | 90.8% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97% | 93.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 85.8% | 61.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 76% | 72.4% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at walking or moving around and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Beacon Home Health?
84% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Beacon Home Health, based on 306 completed surveys. The Tennessee average is 82%.
| Survey question | Beacon Home Health | Tennessee average | U.S. average | vs. Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 91% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 88% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 81% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 88% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 84% | 82% | 79% | About the same |
Do Beacon Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Beacon Home Health worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 80.4% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 14.8% |
Which home health services does Beacon Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Beacon Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. It does not report offering medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Beacon Home Health? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Nashville-area ZIP codes does Beacon Home Health serve?
Beacon Home Health tells Medicare it serves 24 ZIP codes in Nashville and Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson and Maury counties, out of 54 in total.
- 37013
- 37014
- 37027
- 37037
- 37046
- 37060
- 37085
- 37086
- 37122
- 37127
- 37128
- 37129
- 37130
- 37135
- 37149
- 37153
- 37167
- 37174
- 37179
- 38401
- 38451
- 38474
- 38482
- 38487
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 Beacon Home Health before starting care?
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.
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 Beacon Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Beacon Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 447563 and has been since 2003. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Beacon Home Health's Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Tennessee average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Beacon Home Health provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
