CMS data show 695 agencies nationwide earned five stars in HHCAHPS, the ratings system involving patient satisfaction, according to the ratings released Jan. 23. That’s a drop of 150 agencies from October 2018. 
 
Star rating
Number of agencies, January 2019
Number of agencies, October 2018
Number of agencies, July 2018
Number of agencies, April 2018
5 stars
695
845
1,239
1,129
4 stars
2,494
2,091
2,275
2,385
3 stars
1,708
1,716
1,473
1,481
2 stars
638
846
629
552
1 star
91
130
66
84
No rating
5,759
5,810
5,876
5,972
 
Source: Home Health Compare