Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1800 Home Health and where are you located?

1800 Home Health is a healthcare directory and educational platform that helps families, hospitals, and referral partners find state-licensed and CMS-certified home health agencies across the United States. We are located at 1720 Bray Central Dr, McKinney, TX 75069, USA.

1800 Home Health is designed for:

  • Families and caregivers
  • Hospitals and discharge planners
  • Clinics and physician offices
  • Rehab and long-term care facilities
  • Home health agencies
Our platform provides a secure, HIPAA-compliant directory of verified home health agencies, personalized matching based on insurance and care needs, and expert guidance to make care transitions easier for patients and families.
Yes. Agencies listed on 1800 Home Health are required to maintain active state licenses and CMS certification, which are key indicators of regulatory compliance and care standards.
CMS certification means a home health agency meets federal standards set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including requirements for patient care quality, safety, and operations.
Yes. Families and caregivers can search for licensed and CMS-certified home health agencies for free, without creating an account.

Search engines may show advertisements or unverified results.

1800 Home Health focuses on education, licensing, and CMS certification, helping users make informed and safer decisions.

No. 1800HomeHealth does not provide medical care.

It is a search and educational platform designed to support informed provider selection and referrals.

The platform is built using HIPAA-conscious design principles, especially for referral workflows and sensitive data handling.
Credentialing is the process of verifying a provider’s licenses, certifications, education, and compliance history. Hospitals and insurance companies use credentialing to ensure providers meet required standards.
CAQH is a centralized system used by healthcare organizations to verify provider credentialing information. It helps streamline credentialing and reduces administrative delays for hospitals and insurers.

PAR stands for Participating Provider. A PAR provider has an agreement with an insurance payer to accept negotiated rates, which often results in lower out-of-pocket costs for patients.

Yes. Home health agencies may request to be listed, subject to verification of licensing, CMS certification, and compliance requirements.

No. 1800 Home Health is an independent platform focused on education, verification, and transparency.

No. 1800HomeHealth is an independent platform focused on education, verification, and transparency.
Licensing and CMS certification help protect patients by ensuring agencies meet minimum legal, operational, and quality standards before providing care.
Absolutely. Our referral system is fully HIPAA-compliant to protect patient information and ensure secure handling of protected health data during transitions from hospital to home care.
Yes. Every agency in our network is CMS-verified and licensed. We emphasize credentialing and quality to help families and providers trust the care they receive.

You can complete our referral form online, refer directly through our secure system, or contact our team for assistance — and we’ll connect the patient with appropriate, verified home health agencies.

Yes. We offer expert guidance, personalized agency matching, and nurse support to help clarify choices and support families through every step of the transition.

Licensed home health agencies can request to join our network to gain visibility, priority referrals from hospitals and case managers, and access to our platform’s secure referral workflow.

You can call +1 945-276-9651 or email [email protected]
for questions about referrals, care coordination, or agency network enrollment.

Yes — 1800 Home Health is a nationwide directory. We connect patients and healthcare providers with home health agencies across the United States — not just in McKinney, TX.