Dayton Senior AdvisorGem City Home Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 8534 Yankee Street, Suite 2A in Dayton, OH 45458. Medicare first certified it in 2001, 25 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3. It beats the Ohio average on 7 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Gem City Home Care, LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Gem City Home Care, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 8534 Yankee Street, Suite 2A, Dayton, OH 45458 |
| Phone | (937) 438-9100 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 367785 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/24/2001 |
How does Gem City Home Care, LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Gem City Home Care, LLC. It is better than the Ohio average on 7 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Gem City Home Care, LLC | Ohio average | U.S. average | vs. Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 96.2% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 93.9% | 87.1% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 95.2% | 89% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 98.5% | 89.4% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 97.3% | 90.5% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 94.9% | 86.8% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.5% | 94.2% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 68% | 60.9% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 73.1% | 75% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: got better at bathing, got better at taking medicines correctly and flu shot status checked.
What do patients say about Gem City Home Care, LLC?
74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Gem City Home Care, LLC, based on 220 completed surveys. The Ohio average is 77%.
| Survey question | Gem City Home Care, LLC | Ohio average | U.S. average | vs. Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 87% | 89% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 83% | 87% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 78% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 86% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 74% | 77% | 79% | Worse |
Do Gem City Home Care, LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Gem City Home Care, LLC, 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 | 81.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12.9% |
Which home health services does Gem City Home Care, LLC provide, and which does it not?
Gem City Home Care, LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Gem City Home Care, LLC? |
|---|---|
| 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; see licensed home care agencies in Dayton. |
Which Dayton-area ZIP codes does Gem City Home Care, LLC serve?
Gem City Home Care, LLC tells Medicare it serves 71 ZIP codes in Dayton and Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Clark, Darke and Preble counties, out of 115 in total.
- 45003
- 45070
- 45304
- 45305
- 45307
- 45309
- 45311
- 45312
- 45314
- 45315
- 45318
- 45320
- 45322
- 45323
- 45324
- 45325
- 45327
- 45331
- 45335
- 45341
- 45342
- 45344
- 45345
- 45347
- 45349
- 45356
- 45359
- 45368
- 45369
- 45370
- 45371
- 45373
- 45377
- 45380
- 45381
- 45382
- 45383
- 45385
- 45387
- 45390
- 45402
- 45403
- 45404
- 45405
- 45406
- 45409
- 45410
- 45414
- 45415
- 45416
- 45417
- 45419
- 45420
- 45424
- 45426
- 45429
- 45430
- 45431
- 45432
- 45434
- 45439
- 45440
- 45449
- 45458
- 45459
- 45501
- 45502
- 45503
- 45504
- 45505
- 45506
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 Gem City Home Care, LLC before starting care?
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.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Dayton, OH?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Dayton.
- Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Bethany Village Home Health Care — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Nurses Care, Inc. — 2 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Gem City Home Care, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Gem City Home Care, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 367785 and has been since 2001. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Gem City Home Care, LLC's Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Ohio average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Gem City Home Care, LLC 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.
