Denver Senior AdvisorArgus of Colorado Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 720 S Colorado Blvd Ste 600-N in Glendale, CO 80246. Medicare first certified it in 1983, 43 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado average of 3. Its strongest result against the Colorado average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is breathing improved.
What is Argus of Colorado Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Argus of Colorado Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 S Colorado Blvd Ste 600-N, Glendale, CO 80246 |
| Phone | (303) 322-4100 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 067098 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/20/1983 |
How does Argus of Colorado Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Argus of Colorado Home Health. It is better than the Colorado average on 1 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Argus of Colorado Home Health | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 91% | 95.5% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 84.4% | 85.4% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 85.9% | 87.3% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 83.1% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 70.8% | 88.8% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 81.3% | 85.1% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 93.8% | 93.5% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 50.5% | 67.1% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 81.2% | 73.6% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge.
Where it trails: breathing improved, flu shot status checked and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Argus of Colorado Home Health?
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Argus of Colorado Home Health, based on 39 completed surveys. The Colorado average is 80%.
| Survey question | Argus of Colorado Home Health | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 87% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 70% | 82% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 79% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do Argus of Colorado Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare could not calculate hospital-use measures for Argus of Colorado Home Health: the number of patient episodes was too small to report.
Which home health services does Argus of Colorado Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Argus of Colorado Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering speech therapy and medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Argus of Colorado Home Health? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | No |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Argus of Colorado Home Health serve?
Argus of Colorado Home Health tells Medicare it serves 60 ZIP codes in Denver and Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas and Broomfield counties, out of 65 in total.
- 80002
- 80003
- 80004
- 80005
- 80010
- 80011
- 80012
- 80013
- 80014
- 80020
- 80021
- 80030
- 80031
- 80033
- 80110
- 80111
- 80113
- 80120
- 80121
- 80126
- 80129
- 80130
- 80138
- 80202
- 80203
- 80204
- 80205
- 80206
- 80207
- 80209
- 80210
- 80211
- 80212
- 80214
- 80215
- 80216
- 80218
- 80219
- 80220
- 80221
- 80222
- 80223
- 80226
- 80227
- 80228
- 80229
- 80230
- 80231
- 80233
- 80234
- 80236
- 80237
- 80238
- 80241
- 80246
- 80247
- 80260
- 80401
- 80403
- 80601
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 Argus of Colorado Home Health before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
70.8% 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 who helps with bathing, and how often
83.1% of patients improved at bathing (Colorado average 88.8%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Argus of Colorado Home Health started care on time for 91% 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 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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Argus of Colorado Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Argus of Colorado Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 067098 and has been since 1983. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Argus of Colorado Home Health's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Colorado average is 3.
Does Argus of Colorado Home Health provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and home health aide.
