Colorado Springs Senior AdvisorAhc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 55 S Parkside Dr in Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Medicare first certified it in 2022, 4 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado average of 3. Its strongest result against the Colorado average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is got better at getting in and out of bed.
What is Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs's Medicare record?
| Agency | Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 S Parkside Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 |
| Phone | (719) 418-4548 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 067618 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/04/2022 |
How does Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs. It is better than the Colorado average on 3 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.7% | 95.5% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 79.4% | 85.4% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 80.2% | 87.3% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 85% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 83.1% | 88.8% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 78.9% | 85.1% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97.2% | 93.5% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 94% | 67.1% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 68% | 73.6% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, started care on time and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: got better at getting in and out of bed, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs?
86% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs, based on 90 completed surveys. The Colorado average is 80%.
| Survey question | Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 87% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 86% | 80% | 79% | Better |
Do Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs 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 | 91.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.7% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9% |
Which home health services does Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs provide, and which does it not?
Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs? |
|---|---|
| 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 Colorado Springs. |
Which Colorado Springs-area ZIP codes does Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs serve?
Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs tells Medicare it serves 34 ZIP codes in Colorado Springs and El Paso and Teller counties, out of 39 in total.
- 80132
- 80133
- 80808
- 80809
- 80814
- 80816
- 80817
- 80829
- 80831
- 80863
- 80902
- 80903
- 80904
- 80905
- 80906
- 80907
- 80908
- 80909
- 80910
- 80911
- 80915
- 80916
- 80917
- 80918
- 80919
- 80920
- 80921
- 80922
- 80923
- 80924
- 80925
- 80926
- 80927
- 80951
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 Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs before starting care?
Ask about transfer training
80.2% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Colorado average 87.3%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
78.9% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Colorado average 85.1%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
79.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 85.4% across Colorado. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Colorado Springs, CO?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Colorado Springs.
- Better Healthcare — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Professional Home Health Care Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Benefit Home Health Care — 4 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Enhabit Home Health — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Home Health Colorado Springs — 3.5 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in Colorado Springs and El Paso and Teller counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs Medicare-certified?
Yes. Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs is certified by Medicare under provider number 067618 and has been since 2022. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Colorado average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Ahc Home Health & Hospice of Colorado Springs 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.
