Nashville Senior AdvisorVanderbilt Home Care Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 2120 Belcourt Ave in Nashville, TN 37232. Medicare first certified it in 1983, 43 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Tennessee average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is got better at walking or moving around.
What is Vanderbilt Home Care Services's Medicare record?
| Agency | Vanderbilt Home Care Services |
|---|---|
| Address | 2120 Belcourt Ave, Nashville, TN 37232 |
| Phone | (615) 936-0336 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 447249 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/07/1983 |
How does Vanderbilt Home Care Services score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Vanderbilt Home Care Services. It is better than the Tennessee average on 3 and worse on 4.
| Measure | Vanderbilt Home Care Services | Tennessee average | U.S. average | vs. Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.7% | 97.6% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 85% | 91.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 87.1% | 92.3% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 88.9% | 92.7% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 90.5% | 92.6% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 85.4% | 90.8% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.8% | 93.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 71.5% | 61.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 77.2% | 72.4% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: got better at walking or moving around, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Vanderbilt Home Care Services?
85% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Vanderbilt Home Care Services, based on 459 completed surveys. The Tennessee average is 82%.
| Survey question | Vanderbilt Home Care Services | Tennessee average | U.S. average | vs. Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 92% | 91% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 87% | 88% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 82% | 84% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 91% | 88% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 85% | 82% | 79% | Better |
Do Vanderbilt Home Care Services's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Vanderbilt Home Care Services worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 87% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Worse Than National Rate | 5.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 8% |
Which home health services does Vanderbilt Home Care Services provide, and which does it not?
Vanderbilt Home Care Services reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Vanderbilt Home Care Services? |
|---|---|
| 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 Nashville-area ZIP codes does Vanderbilt Home Care Services serve?
Vanderbilt Home Care Services tells Medicare it serves 61 ZIP codes in Nashville and Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson and Maury counties, out of 73 in total.
- 37013
- 37014
- 37022
- 37027
- 37031
- 37037
- 37046
- 37048
- 37060
- 37062
- 37064
- 37066
- 37067
- 37069
- 37072
- 37075
- 37076
- 37080
- 37085
- 37086
- 37087
- 37090
- 37115
- 37122
- 37127
- 37128
- 37129
- 37130
- 37132
- 37135
- 37138
- 37148
- 37153
- 37167
- 37174
- 37179
- 37184
- 37186
- 37189
- 37201
- 37203
- 37204
- 37205
- 37206
- 37207
- 37208
- 37209
- 37210
- 37211
- 37212
- 37214
- 37215
- 37216
- 37217
- 37218
- 37219
- 37220
- 37221
- 37228
- 37232
- 38476
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 Vanderbilt Home Care Services before starting care?
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
85% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 91.5% across Tennessee. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
85.4% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Tennessee average 90.8%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask about transfer training
87.1% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Tennessee average 92.3%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
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 Nashville, TN?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Nashville.
- Centerwell Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Amedisys Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- All Heart Home Care — 4 of 5 stars
- Ascension at Home Saint Thomas — 4 of 5 stars
- Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Nashville, LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Tristar Healthcare at Home — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Vanderbilt Home Care Services Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vanderbilt Home Care Services is certified by Medicare under provider number 447249 and has been since 1983. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Vanderbilt Home Care Services's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Tennessee average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Vanderbilt Home Care Services 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.
