Suncrest Healthcare
NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeechSocial workHome health aide
74/ 100
Guardian Angel Home Care, Inc
Home health agency · 41865 Boardwalk, Suite 201, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Quality of patient care star rating · Patient survey: 2★
38/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified
- Since 09/16/2014 · CCN 059645
- Rank in Palm Desert
- #8 of 9 home health agencies
- Rank in California
- #1700 of 2183 scored home health agencies
- Services
- Skilled nursing, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech-language pathology, Medical social services, Home health aide
- Medicare episodes/yr
- 633
- Medicare spending
- 17% more than the national average per episode
- Service area
- 23 ZIP codes (see list)
Patient outcomes and care quality
Outcome measures: better than the national average on 5 of 16 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care in a timely manner | 88.8% | 95.3% | 96.5% | Worse |
| Checked flu shot status | 65.8% | 70.4% | 64.2% | Better |
| Patients improved at walking or moving around | 91.1% | 83.4% | 88.6% | Better |
| Patients improved at getting in and out of bed | 86.1% | 82.1% | 89.7% | Worse |
| Patients improved at bathing | 83% | 87% | 90.6% | Worse |
| Patients' breathing improved | 91.7% | 87.2% | 91.3% | About the same |
| Patients improved at taking oral medications | 83.8% | 81% | 88.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
| Timely action on medication issues | 95.7% | 92.4% | 94.5% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | About the same |
| Discharge function score | 60.5% | 62.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Health info sent to next provider | 98.1% | 81.7% | 81.2% | Better |
| Health info given to patient | 99.1% | 92.7% | 92.2% | Better |
| Discharged to community (risk-adjusted) | 78.5% | — | 77.7% | About the same |
| Potentially preventable readmissions (risk-adjusted) (lower is better) | 3.8% | — | 4.1% | About the same |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (risk-adjusted) (lower is better) | 10.7% | — | 10.8% | About the same |
Risk-adjusted rates account for how sick patients were. Data window differs by measure; see CMS for exact dates.
CMS categorization: discharge to community Same As National Rate; preventable readmissions Same As National Rate; preventable hospitalizations Same As National Rate.
What patients say (HHCAHPS survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 0 of 5 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care given in a professional way | 79% | 87% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 77% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 59% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 80% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 73% | 77% | 79% | Worse |
Based on 41 completed surveys (15% response rate).
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (23)
92201, 92203, 92210, 92211, 92223, 92234, 92236, 92240, 92241, 92252, 92253, 92254, 92256, 92258, 92260, 92262, 92264, 92270, 92274, 92276, 92277, 92284, 92285
Other home health agencies in Palm Desert
Amazing Health Home Care Inc
✓ Nursing✓ Physical therapy✓ Occupational therapy✓ Speech✓ Social work✓ Home health aide
69/ 100
Mission Home Health Palm Desert
✓ Nursing✓ Physical therapy✓ Occupational therapy✓ Speech✓ Social work✓ Home health aide
48/ 100
Bella Terra Home Health
✓ Nursing✓ Physical therapy✓ Occupational therapy✓ Speech✓ Social work✓ Home health aide
48/ 100
Bridge Home Health Inland Empire
✓ Nursing✓ Physical therapy✓ Occupational therapy✓ Speech✓ Social work✓ Home health aide
47/ 100
Frequently asked questions
Is Guardian Angel Home Care, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Guardian Angel Home Care, Inc (CMS Certification Number 059645) has been Medicare-certified since 09/16/2014, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered home health services.
How does Guardian Angel Home Care, Inc compare to other home health agencies in Palm Desert?
Guardian Angel Home Care, Inc ranks #8 of 9 home health agencies based in Palm Desert on the Scorecard score, with 3 stars.
What areas does Guardian Angel Home Care, Inc serve?
Guardian Angel Home Care, Inc reports serving 23 ZIP codes to CMS, including 92201, 92203, 92210, 92211, 92223. Call (760) 773-3524 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Guardian Angel Home Care, Inc. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.