South County Health Home Health has been recognized among the best home health agencies in the nation in the inaugural U.S. News & World Report Best Home Health Agencies rankings — earning a “High-Performing” designation for quality and patient outcomes.

The recognition highlights agencies that deliver exceptional, measurable results for patients recovering at home. According to U.S. News, high-performing agencies:
  • Began care on time for 99% of patients, outperforming the national average of 94%
  • Demonstrated stronger patient improvement in mobility and daily independence
  • Helped more patients safely manage medications

The inaugural U.S. News Best Home Health evaluation assessed more than 12,000 Medicare-certified home health agencies across the United States based on clinical quality measures and patient experience data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, offering patients and families trusted insights into post-acute care options.

Only a select number of agencies in each state earned the High Performing designation, awarded to providers that exceed expectations for timely care, positive outcomes, and patient satisfaction — pivotal factors for patients transitioning from hospital care to home settings.

South County Home Health — a division of South County Health — has a long-standing reputation for local excellence in home-based care.

In addition to national recognition from U.S. News, South County Health Home Health has received the highest ratings among all home health programs in Rhode Island from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
South County Health earned:
  • 5 Stars for Patient Experience
  • 4.5 Stars for Quality of Patient Care

Home health services play a critical role in helping patients transition from hospital to home, manage chronic conditions, recover after surgery, and maintain independence. South County Health’s Home Health team includes skilled nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, and home health aides who work together to create personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

Together, these recognitions reinforce South County Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, measurable outcomes, and compassionate care — ensuring patients across southern Rhode Island receive nationally recognized quality care, right at home.

 

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Last Updated

March 03, 2026