Long Island Senior AdvisorPeconic Bay Homehealth Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 244 Old Country Road, Suite 2 in Riverhead, NY 11901. Medicare first certified it in 1994, 32 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.5. It trails the New York average on 6 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Peconic Bay Homehealth Services's Medicare record?
| Agency | Peconic Bay Homehealth Services |
|---|---|
| Address | 244 Old Country Road, Suite 2, Riverhead, NY 11901 |
| Phone | (631) 548-6432 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 337400 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/15/1994 |
How does Peconic Bay Homehealth Services score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Peconic Bay Homehealth Services. It is better than the New York average on 0 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Peconic Bay Homehealth Services | New York average | U.S. average | vs. New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.2% | 97.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 85.7% | 91% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 84.4% | 91.2% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 87.8% | 91.9% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 86.5% | 93.5% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 85.9% | 90.1% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 91.8% | 92.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 52.7% | 65.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 76.1% | 74.3% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, breathing improved and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Peconic Bay Homehealth Services?
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Peconic Bay Homehealth Services, based on 2164 completed surveys. The New York average is 74%.
| Survey question | Peconic Bay Homehealth Services | New York average | U.S. average | vs. New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 89% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 85% | 80% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 77% | 74% | 79% | Better |
Do Peconic Bay Homehealth Services's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Peconic Bay Homehealth Services 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 | 93.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Worse Than National Rate | 4.6% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 6.9% |
Which home health services does Peconic Bay Homehealth Services provide, and which does it not?
Peconic Bay Homehealth Services reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Peconic Bay Homehealth Services? |
|---|---|
| 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 Peconic Bay Homehealth Services serve?
Peconic Bay Homehealth Services tells Medicare it serves 122 ZIP codes in Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties, out of 134 in total.
- 11020
- 11021
- 11030
- 11096
- 11518
- 11520
- 11530
- 11542
- 11552
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- 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 Peconic Bay Homehealth Services before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
86.5% 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 about transfer training
84.4% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (New York average 91.2%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
85.7% 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 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.
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 Peconic Bay Homehealth Services Medicare-certified?
Yes. Peconic Bay Homehealth Services is certified by Medicare under provider number 337400 and has been since 1994. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Peconic Bay Homehealth Services's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The New York average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Peconic Bay Homehealth Services 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.
