First Choice Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1820 E Sahara Ave in Las Vegas, NV 89104. Medicare first certified it in 2022, 4 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1.5 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 got better at bathing.
What is First Choice Home Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | First Choice Home Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 1820 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104 |
| Phone | (702) 787-3044 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 297322 |
| Ownership | - |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/14/2022 |
| Nevada license | 9009-HHA-7 (Active), renewal through 12/31/2026 |
How does First Choice Home Care score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for First Choice Home Care. It is better than the Nevada average on 1 and worse on 9.
| Measure | First Choice Home Care | Nevada average | U.S. average | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 76.9% | 94.6% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 58.1% | 85.7% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 60.9% | 86.8% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 59.2% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 73% | 87.6% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 79% | 85.8% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 61% | 90.9% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 38.4% | 58.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 40.5% | 70% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: falls with major injury.
Where it trails: got better at bathing, medication issues addressed on time and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about First Choice Home Care?
62% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend First Choice Home Care, based on 15 completed surveys. The Nevada average is 77%.
| Survey question | First Choice Home Care | Nevada average | U.S. average | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 88% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 84% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 88% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 80% | 81% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 62% | 77% | 79% | Worse |
Do First Choice Home Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for First Choice Home Care, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 76.4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.8% |
Which home health services does First Choice Home Care provide, and which does it not?
First Choice Home Care has not reported its services to Medicare.
| Service | Offered by First Choice Home Care? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | No |
| Physical therapy | No |
| Occupational therapy | No |
| Speech therapy | No |
| 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; see licensed home care agencies in Las Vegas. |
Which Las Vegas-area ZIP codes does First Choice Home Care serve?
First Choice Home Care tells Medicare it serves 50 ZIP codes in Las Vegas and Clark County, out of 51 in total. That includes Anthem, Centennial Hills, Enterprise, Green Valley, Paradise and Spring Valley.
- 89002
- 89011
- 89012
- 89015
- 89030
- 89031
- 89032
- 89044
- 89052
- 89074
- 89084
- 89085
- 89101
- 89102
- 89103
- 89104
- 89106
- 89107
- 89108
- 89110
- 89113
- 89115
- 89117
- 89118
- 89119
- 89120
- 89121
- 89122
- 89123
- 89128
- 89129
- 89130
- 89131
- 89134
- 89135
- 89139
- 89141
- 89142
- 89143
- 89144
- 89145
- 89146
- 89147
- 89148
- 89149
- 89166
- 89169
- 89178
- 89179
- 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 Choice Home Care licensed by Nevada?
Yes. First Choice Home Care holds Nevada credential 9009-HHA-7, listed as active by Nevada HCQC, first issued 10/24/2018. Medicare certification and the state license are separate approvals, and a home health agency needs both.
What should you ask First Choice Home Care before starting care?
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
59.2% 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 how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, First Choice Home Care followed up with the doctor on time in 61% of cases (Nevada average 90.9%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask what 'done' looks like
40.5% 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 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.
- Billet Home Health Inc-Las Vegas — 5 of 5 stars
- First Class Home Health LLC — 2 of 5 stars
- Ampm Home Health LLC — 1.5 of 5 stars
- Dd Home Health Care Inc — 1.5 of 5 stars
- Angel's Hope Home Health, Inc. — 5 of 5 stars
- Caring Nurses Inc — 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 Choice Home Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. First Choice Home Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 297322 and has been since 2022. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is First Choice Home Care's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Nevada average is 3.
Does First Choice Home Care provide physical therapy at home?
It does not report offering physical therapy to Medicare, so ask before assuming it does.
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.
