Long Island Senior AdvisorVns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 505 Main Street in Northport, NY 11768. Medicare first certified it in 1966, 60 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.5. It beats the New York average on 4 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha's Medicare record?
| Agency | Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768 |
| Phone | (631) 261-7200 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 337014 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/01/1966 |
How does Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha. It is better than the New York average on 4 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha | New York average | U.S. average | vs. New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.4% | 97.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 93.5% | 91% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 96.1% | 91.2% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 95.1% | 91.9% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 95.9% | 93.5% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 90% | 90.1% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97.9% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 72.5% | 65.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 75.3% | 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 stands out: flu shot status checked, medication issues addressed on time and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha?
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha, based on 257 completed surveys. The New York average is 74%.
| Survey question | Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha | 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 | 82% | 80% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 83% | 74% | 79% | Better |
Do Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha 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 | 91.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 7.2% |
Which home health services does Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha provide, and which does it not?
Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha? |
|---|---|
| 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 Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha serve?
Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha tells Medicare it serves 70 ZIP codes in Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties.
- 11701
- 11702
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- 11713
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- 11934
- 11940
- 11949
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- 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 Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha before starting care?
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.
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 Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha is certified by Medicare under provider number 337014 and has been since 1966. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha'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 4 out of 5.
Does Vns & Hospice of Suffolk Inc Chha 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.
