Denver Senior AdvisorAcaria Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 963 S Kipling in Lakewood, CO 80226. Medicare first certified it in 2005, 21 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado average of 3. It beats the Colorado average on 9 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Acaria Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Acaria Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 963 S Kipling, Lakewood, CO 80226 |
| Phone | (303) 403-8888 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 067450 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/05/2005 |
How does Acaria Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Acaria Inc. It is better than the Colorado average on 9 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Acaria Inc | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.3% | 95.5% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 88.9% | 85.4% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 100% | 87.3% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 90.9% | 88.8% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 100% | 88.8% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 91.3% | 85.1% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 100% | 93.5% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 86.3% | 67.1% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 88.9% | 73.6% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Acaria Inc?
85% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Acaria Inc, based on 239 completed surveys. The Colorado average is 80%.
| Survey question | Acaria Inc | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 95% | 90% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 95% | 87% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 87% | 82% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 91% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 85% | 80% | 79% | Better |
Do Acaria Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Acaria 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 | 88.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.3% |
Which home health services does Acaria Inc provide, and which does it not?
Acaria Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work. It does not report offering home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Acaria Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | No |
| 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 Denver-area ZIP codes does Acaria Inc serve?
Acaria Inc tells Medicare it serves 92 ZIP codes in Denver and Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas and Broomfield counties, out of 98 in total.
- 80002
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- 80246
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- 80260
- 80293
- 80401
- 80403
- 80465
- 80601
- 80602
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 Acaria 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.
Which other home health agencies serve Lakewood, CO?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Lakewood.
- Adoration Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Acaria Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Acaria Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 067450 and has been since 2005. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Acaria Inc's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Colorado average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 5 out of 5.
Does Acaria Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work.
