As of the September 2026 CMS release, New Jersey has 38 Medicare-certified home health agencies in 35 cities. 38 have a quality of care rating, averaging 3.7 stars, above the U.S. average of 3.2. Egg Harbor Township has the most (2).
Questions about home health agencies in New Jersey
How many home health agencies are in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 38 Medicare-certified home health agencies. The cities with the most are Egg Harbor Township (2), Morristown (2), West Orange (2), Bayonne (1), Bordentown (1).
Which home health agencies in New Jersey have 5 stars?
None of New Jersey's 38 rated home health agencies has 5 stars in the latest CMS release. 21 have 4 or 4.5 stars.
How do New Jersey's home health agencies compare with the rest of the U.S.?
55% of rated home health agencies in New Jersey have 4 or 5 stars, against 35% nationally. The average rating is 3.7 stars (U.S. 3.2).
Does Medicare pay for home health care?
Medicare Part A or Part B covers part-time skilled nursing and therapy at home when a doctor certifies that you need it and that leaving home takes considerable effort. There is no copay for the home health visits themselves; medical equipment is usually 20% after the Part B deductible. You can choose any Medicare-certified agency that serves your area.