First Care Home Health Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 5145 S Durango Drive Ste. 102 a in Las Vegas, NV 89102. Medicare first certified it in 2010, 16 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nevada average of 3. Its strongest result against the Nevada average is falls with major injury; its weakest is medication issues addressed on time.
What is First Care Home Health Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | First Care Home Health Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 5145 S Durango Drive Ste. 102 a, Las Vegas, NV 89102 |
| Phone | (702) 259-1111 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 297178 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/17/2010 |
| Nevada license | 5067-HHA-20 (Active), renewal through 12/31/2026 |
How does First Care Home Health Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for First Care Home Health Inc. It is better than the Nevada average on 1 and worse on 9.
| Measure | First Care Home Health Inc | Nevada average | U.S. average | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 92.9% | 94.6% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 68.8% | 85.7% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 83.1% | 86.8% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 65.4% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 80.5% | 87.6% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 75.8% | 85.8% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 15.7% | 90.9% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 7.3% | 58.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 32.3% | 70% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 1% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: falls with major injury.
Where it trails: medication issues addressed on time, flu shot status checked and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about First Care Home Health Inc?
95% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend First Care Home Health Inc, based on 1 completed surveys. The Nevada average is 77%.
| Survey question | First Care Home Health Inc | Nevada average | U.S. average | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 71% | 88% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 79% | 84% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 97% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 0% | 81% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 95% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do First Care Home Health Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates First Care Home Health Inc worse 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 | Worse Than National Rate | 65.9% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.3% |
Which home health services does First Care Home Health Inc provide, and which does it not?
First Care Home Health Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering speech therapy and medical social work.
| Service | Offered by First Care Home Health Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | No |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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; see licensed home care agencies in Las Vegas. |
Which Las Vegas-area ZIP codes does First Care Home Health Inc serve?
First Care Home Health Inc tells Medicare it serves 46 ZIP codes in Las Vegas and Clark County. That includes Anthem, Centennial Hills, Enterprise, Green Valley, Paradise and Spring Valley.
- 89002
- 89005
- 89011
- 89014
- 89015
- 89030
- 89031
- 89044
- 89052
- 89074
- 89081
- 89084
- 89101
- 89102
- 89103
- 89104
- 89106
- 89107
- 89108
- 89109
- 89110
- 89113
- 89115
- 89117
- 89119
- 89120
- 89121
- 89122
- 89123
- 89128
- 89129
- 89131
- 89134
- 89139
- 89141
- 89142
- 89144
- 89145
- 89146
- 89147
- 89148
- 89149
- 89156
- 89169
- 89178
- 89183
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.
Is First Care Home Health Inc licensed by Nevada?
Yes. First Care Home Health Inc holds Nevada credential 5067-HHA-20, listed as active by Nevada HCQC, first issued 01/01/2008. Medicare certification and the state license are separate approvals, and a home health agency needs both.
What should you ask First Care Home Health Inc before starting care?
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, First Care Home Health Inc followed up with the doctor on time in 15.7% of cases (Nevada average 90.9%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask what 'done' looks like
32.3% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Nevada average 70%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
65.4% of patients improved at bathing (Nevada average 89.1%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
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.
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Which other home health agencies serve Las Vegas, NV?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Las Vegas.
- Deltaplus Home Healthcare LLC — 5 of 5 stars
- Life Care Home Health Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Nevada Home Health Providers Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Truserv Home Health Care LLC — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Royal Majesty Home Health, Inc — 4 of 5 stars
- Valley View Home Health Care LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in Las Vegas and Clark County · Home health vs. home care
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is First Care Home Health Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. First Care Home Health Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 297178 and has been since 2010. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is First Care Home Health Inc's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Nevada average is 3.
Does First Care Home Health Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and home health aide.
Sources for this page
- Home Health Care Agencies — provider data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 2026. Star ratings, quality measures, services and certification dates for every Medicare-certified agency.
- Home Health Care — Patient Survey (HHCAHPS) — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 2026.
- Home Health Care — ZIP codes served — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 2026.
- Home health services coverage — Medicare.gov, 2026.
- Care Compare — find and compare providers — Medicare.gov, 2026.
Reviewed by the Vegas Senior Advisor care team. Last updated November 11, 2026. Spot something wrong? Call (725) 465-8617 and we will correct it within one business day.
