Saguaro Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 8945 W. Russell Road Ste 180 in Las Vegas, NV 89148. Medicare first certified it in 1997, 29 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, level with the Nevada average of 3. Its strongest result against the Nevada average is medication issues addressed on time; its weakest is breathing improved.
What is Saguaro Home Health Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | Saguaro Home Health Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 8945 W. Russell Road Ste 180, Las Vegas, NV 89148 |
| Phone | (702) 248-6850 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 297082 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/09/1997 |
| Nevada license | 606-HHA-31 (Active), renewal through 12/31/2026 |
How does Saguaro Home Health Care score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Saguaro Home Health Care. It is better than the Nevada average on 2 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Saguaro Home Health Care | Nevada average | U.S. average | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.6% | 94.6% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 83.6% | 85.7% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 89.7% | 86.8% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 86.2% | 89.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 83.1% | 87.6% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 87.8% | 85.8% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.2% | 90.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 56.2% | 58.5% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 71.4% | 70% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 2.4% | 1% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: medication issues addressed on time and started care on time.
Where it trails: breathing improved, falls with major injury and new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What do patients say about Saguaro Home Health Care?
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Saguaro Home Health Care, based on 63 completed surveys. The Nevada average is 77%.
| Survey question | Saguaro Home Health Care | Nevada average | U.S. average | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 88% | 89% | Better |
| 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 | 89% | 81% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 71% | 77% | 79% | Worse |
Do Saguaro Home Health Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Saguaro Home Health Care better 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 | Better Than National Rate | 83.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 13.4% |
Which home health services does Saguaro Home Health Care provide, and which does it not?
Saguaro Home Health Care reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Saguaro Home Health Care? |
|---|---|
| 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; see licensed home care agencies in Las Vegas. |
Which Las Vegas-area ZIP codes does Saguaro Home Health Care serve?
Saguaro Home Health Care tells Medicare it serves 57 ZIP codes in Las Vegas and Clark County. That includes Anthem, Centennial Hills, Enterprise, Green Valley, Paradise and Spring Valley.
- 89002
- 89004
- 89005
- 89011
- 89012
- 89014
- 89015
- 89030
- 89031
- 89032
- 89044
- 89052
- 89074
- 89081
- 89084
- 89085
- 89086
- 89101
- 89102
- 89103
- 89104
- 89106
- 89107
- 89108
- 89109
- 89110
- 89113
- 89115
- 89117
- 89118
- 89119
- 89120
- 89121
- 89122
- 89123
- 89128
- 89129
- 89130
- 89131
- 89134
- 89135
- 89138
- 89139
- 89141
- 89142
- 89144
- 89145
- 89146
- 89147
- 89148
- 89149
- 89156
- 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 Saguaro Home Health Care licensed by Nevada?
Yes. Saguaro Home Health Care holds Nevada credential 606-HHA-31, listed as active by Nevada HCQC, first issued 09/07/1994. Medicare certification and the state license are separate approvals, and a home health agency needs both.
What should you ask Saguaro Home Health Care before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
83.1% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Nevada average 87.6%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask about fall prevention
2.4% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 1% across Nevada. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
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.
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.
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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.
- Perspective Home Health Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Palmeira Home Healthcare — 4 of 5 stars
- Advocare Home Health, LLC — 3 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 3 of 5 stars
- Nomoli Healthcare — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Allegiant Home Health — 2 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 Saguaro Home Health Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Saguaro Home Health Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 297082 and has been since 1997. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Saguaro Home Health Care's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Nevada average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Saguaro Home Health Care 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.
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.
