Long Island Senior AdvisorGurwin Certified Home Health Agency is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 68 Hauppauge Road in Commack, NY 11725. Medicare first certified it in 1997, 29 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the New York average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is got better at bathing.
What is Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency's Medicare record?
| Agency | Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725 |
| Phone | (631) 715-2600 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 337413 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/13/1997 |
How does Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency. It is better than the New York average on 1 and worse on 10.
| Measure | Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency | New York average | U.S. average | vs. New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 94.4% | 97.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 76.9% | 91% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 79.6% | 91.2% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 75.9% | 91.9% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 83.4% | 93.5% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 79.6% | 90.1% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 79.9% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 74.7% | 65.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 60.7% | 74.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: got better at bathing, got better at walking or moving around and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency?
66% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency, based on 43 completed surveys. The New York average is 74%.
| Survey question | Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency | New York average | U.S. average | vs. New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 83% | 87% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 79% | 83% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 71% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 79% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 66% | 74% | 79% | Worse |
Do Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 88% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Worse Than National Rate | 5.6% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 7.9% |
Which home health services does Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency provide, and which does it not?
Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency? |
|---|---|
| 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 Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency serve?
Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency tells Medicare it serves 83 ZIP codes in Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties.
- 11510
- 11590
- 11701
- 11702
- 11703
- 11704
- 11705
- 11706
- 11713
- 11714
- 11715
- 11716
- 11717
- 11718
- 11719
- 11720
- 11721
- 11722
- 11724
- 11725
- 11726
- 11727
- 11729
- 11730
- 11731
- 11733
- 11735
- 11738
- 11740
- 11741
- 11742
- 11743
- 11746
- 11747
- 11751
- 11752
- 11754
- 11755
- 11757
- 11758
- 11762
- 11763
- 11764
- 11766
- 11767
- 11768
- 11769
- 11772
- 11776
- 11777
- 11778
- 11779
- 11780
- 11782
- 11784
- 11787
- 11788
- 11789
- 11790
- 11791
- 11792
- 11793
- 11795
- 11796
- 11797
- 11798
- 11801
- 11803
- 11804
- 11901
- 11934
- 11940
- 11946
- 11949
- 11950
- 11951
- 11953
- 11955
- 11960
- 11961
- 11967
- 11978
- 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 Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency before starting care?
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
75.9% of patients improved at bathing (New York average 91.9%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
76.9% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 91% across New York. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask what 'done' looks like
60.7% 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 whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
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 Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency Medicare-certified?
Yes. Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency is certified by Medicare under provider number 337413 and has been since 1997. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The New York average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Gurwin Certified Home Health Agency 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.
