Long Island Senior AdvisorTender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1 Old Country Rd in Carle Place, NY 11514. Medicare first certified it in 1968, 58 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above 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 Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company's Medicare record?
| Agency | Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Old Country Rd, Carle Place, NY 11514 |
| Phone | (516) 935-3737 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 337143 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/01/1968 |
How does Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company. It is better than the New York average on 2 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company | New York average | U.S. average | vs. New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 97.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 92.5% | 91% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 92.9% | 91.2% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 93.9% | 91.9% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 94.6% | 93.5% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 93.8% | 90.1% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 92.7% | 92.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 76% | 65.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 58.1% | 74.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and got better at taking medicines correctly.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge and falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company?
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company, based on 277 completed surveys. The New York average is 74%.
| Survey question | Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company | New York average | U.S. average | vs. New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 86% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 87% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 75% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 71% | 74% | 79% | Worse |
Do Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company 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 | 85.8% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.2% |
Which home health services does Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company provide, and which does it not?
Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company? |
|---|---|
| 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 Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company serve?
Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company tells Medicare it serves 66 ZIP codes in Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties, out of 161 in total.
- 11001
- 11003
- 11010
- 11020
- 11021
- 11023
- 11024
- 11030
- 11040
- 11050
- 11096
- 11501
- 11507
- 11509
- 11510
- 11514
- 11516
- 11518
- 11520
- 11530
- 11542
- 11545
- 11547
- 11550
- 11552
- 11553
- 11554
- 11557
- 11558
- 11559
- 11560
- 11561
- 11563
- 11565
- 11566
- 11568
- 11570
- 11572
- 11575
- 11576
- 11577
- 11579
- 11580
- 11581
- 11590
- 11596
- 11598
- 11709
- 11710
- 11714
- 11721
- 11732
- 11735
- 11753
- 11756
- 11758
- 11762
- 11765
- 11771
- 11783
- 11791
- 11793
- 11797
- 11801
- 11803
- 11804
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 Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
58.1% 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 about fall prevention
1.1% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 0.6% across New York. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
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.
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 Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company Medicare-certified?
Yes. Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company is certified by Medicare under provider number 337143 and has been since 1968. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company's Medicare star rating?
4.5 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 Tender Loving Care, an Amedisys Company 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.
