Denver Senior AdvisorAnova Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 4900 Cherry Creek Dr S in Denver, CO 80246. Medicare first certified it in 2012, 14 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado average of 3. It trails the Colorado average on 9 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Anova Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | Anova Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 4900 Cherry Creek Dr S, Denver, CO 80246 |
| Phone | (888) 929-2050 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 067505 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/16/2012 |
How does Anova Care score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Anova Care. It is better than the Colorado average on 0 and worse on 9.
| Measure | Anova Care | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 79.3% | 95.5% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 77.5% | 85.4% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 82.3% | 87.3% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 83.8% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 81.1% | 88.8% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 77.9% | 85.1% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 94.8% | 93.5% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 54.9% | 67.1% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 66% | 73.6% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it trails: started care on time, flu shot status checked and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Anova Care?
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Anova Care, based on 52 completed surveys. The Colorado average is 80%.
| Survey question | Anova Care | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 88% | 87% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 82% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 82% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do Anova Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Anova Care, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 81.4% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 7.8% |
Which home health services does Anova Care provide, and which does it not?
Anova Care reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Anova Care? |
|---|---|
| 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 Denver-area ZIP codes does Anova Care serve?
Anova Care tells Medicare it serves 90 ZIP codes in Denver and Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas and Broomfield counties, out of 101 in total.
- 80002
- 80003
- 80004
- 80005
- 80007
- 80010
- 80011
- 80012
- 80013
- 80014
- 80015
- 80016
- 80017
- 80018
- 80019
- 80020
- 80021
- 80022
- 80023
- 80030
- 80031
- 80033
- 80045
- 80102
- 80104
- 80108
- 80109
- 80110
- 80111
- 80112
- 80113
- 80120
- 80121
- 80122
- 80123
- 80124
- 80125
- 80126
- 80127
- 80128
- 80129
- 80130
- 80134
- 80136
- 80138
- 80202
- 80203
- 80204
- 80205
- 80206
- 80207
- 80209
- 80210
- 80211
- 80212
- 80214
- 80215
- 80218
- 80219
- 80220
- 80221
- 80222
- 80223
- 80224
- 80226
- 80227
- 80228
- 80229
- 80230
- 80231
- 80232
- 80233
- 80234
- 80235
- 80236
- 80237
- 80238
- 80239
- 80241
- 80246
- 80247
- 80249
- 80260
- 80401
- 80403
- 80465
- 80601
- 80602
- 80603
- 80640
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 Anova Care before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Anova Care started care on time for 79.3% of patients, against a Colorado average of 95.5%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
77.5% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 85.4% across Colorado. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
81.1% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Colorado average 88.8%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Denver, CO?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Denver.
- Accentcare Home Health of Mountain Valley LLC — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Bayada Home Health Care Inc — 4 of 5 stars
- Ace Home Healthcare LLC — 3 of 5 stars
- At Home Healthcare — 3 of 5 stars
- Gateway Home Health - Denver — 3 of 5 stars
- Intermountain Health Homecare - Denver — 3 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Anova Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Anova Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 067505 and has been since 2012. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Anova Care's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Colorado average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Anova Care 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.
