Long Island Senior AdvisorConstellation Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 150 in Syosset, NY 11791. Medicare first certified it in 2014, 12 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the New York average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the New York average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Constellation Home Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | Constellation Home Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 150, Syosset, NY 11791 |
| Phone | (531) 246-4100 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 337447 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/16/2014 |
How does Constellation Home Care score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Constellation Home Care. It is better than the New York average on 2 and worse on 4.
| Measure | Constellation Home Care | New York average | U.S. average | vs. New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.3% | 97.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 90.7% | 91% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 90.2% | 91.2% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 88.2% | 91.9% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 88.7% | 93.5% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 84.4% | 90.1% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.4% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 77.3% | 65.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 60.9% | 74.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at taking medicines correctly and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Constellation Home Care?
69% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Constellation Home Care, based on 226 completed surveys. The New York average is 74%.
| Survey question | Constellation Home Care | New York average | U.S. average | vs. New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 84% | 87% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 77% | 83% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 77% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 80% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 69% | 74% | 79% | Worse |
Do Constellation Home Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Constellation Home Care better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 95.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.7% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 7.4% |
Which home health services does Constellation Home Care provide, and which does it not?
Constellation Home Care reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Constellation Home 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, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Long Island-area ZIP codes does Constellation Home Care serve?
Constellation Home Care tells Medicare it serves 132 ZIP codes in Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties, out of 201 in total.
- 11001
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- 11933
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- 11949
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- 11951
- 11953
- 11955
- 11961
- 11967
- 11980
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 Constellation Home Care before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
60.9% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (New York average 74.3%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
84.4% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (New York average 90.1%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
88.7% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (New York average 93.5%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
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.
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Constellation Home Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Constellation Home Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 337447 and has been since 2014. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Constellation Home Care's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The New York average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Constellation Home 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.
