Worcester Senior AdvisorOriol Home Health, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 52 Boyden Road, Suite 209 in Holden, MA 01520. Medicare first certified it in 2019, 7 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3. Its strongest result against the Massachusetts average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What is Oriol Home Health, Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Oriol Home Health, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 Boyden Road, Suite 209, Holden, MA 01520 |
| Phone | (508) 829-1124 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227728 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/17/2019 |
How does Oriol Home Health, Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Oriol Home Health, Inc. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 3 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Oriol Home Health, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 88.3% | 86.7% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 91.8% | 89.2% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 90.1% | 88.7% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 90.1% | 89.9% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 83.2% | 85.3% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 80.6% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 88.3% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What do patients say about Oriol Home Health, Inc?
85% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Oriol Home Health, Inc, based on 64 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Oriol Home Health, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 93% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 93% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 90% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 95% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 85% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Oriol Home Health, Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Oriol Home Health, Inc 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 | 93% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.2% |
Which home health services does Oriol Home Health, Inc provide, and which does it not?
Oriol Home Health, Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Oriol Home Health, Inc? |
|---|---|
| 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 Worcester-area ZIP codes does Oriol Home Health, Inc serve?
Oriol Home Health, Inc tells Medicare it serves 24 ZIP codes in Worcester and the rest of Worcester County.
- 01501
- 01505
- 01510
- 01520
- 01522
- 01523
- 01524
- 01541
- 01542
- 01543
- 01545
- 01562
- 01564
- 01583
- 01602
- 01603
- 01604
- 01605
- 01606
- 01607
- 01609
- 01610
- 01611
- 01612
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 Oriol Home Health, Inc before starting care?
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.
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 Worcester and the rest of Worcester County
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Oriol Home Health, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Oriol Home Health, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 227728 and has been since 2019. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Oriol Home Health, Inc's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 5 out of 5.
Does Oriol Home Health, Inc 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.
