Oklahoma City Senior AdvisorUniversal Healthcare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 114 Nw 6TH Street, Suite 104 in Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Medicare first certified it in 2004, 22 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1 out of 5 stars, below the Oklahoma average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Oklahoma average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is got better at bathing.
What is Universal Healthcare's Medicare record?
| Agency | Universal Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 Nw 6TH Street, Suite 104, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
| Phone | (405) 272-0700 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 377668 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/23/2004 |
How does Universal Healthcare score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Universal Healthcare. It is better than the Oklahoma average on 2 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Universal Healthcare | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 94.4% | 97.4% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 43.7% | 88.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 43.9% | 89.4% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 37.1% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 39.3% | 88.6% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 47.8% | 87.8% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97.2% | 95.6% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 94.1% | 60.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 79% | 72.9% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 5.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and met expected function at discharge.
Where it trails: got better at bathing, breathing improved and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Universal Healthcare?
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Universal Healthcare, based on 42 completed surveys. The Oklahoma average is 82%.
| Survey question | Universal Healthcare | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 91% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 87% | 88% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 78% | 86% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 88% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 83% | 82% | 79% | About the same |
Do Universal Healthcare's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Universal Healthcare, 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 | 72% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 5.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 15.8% |
Which home health services does Universal Healthcare provide, and which does it not?
Universal Healthcare reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Universal Healthcare? |
|---|---|
| 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 Oklahoma City-area ZIP codes does Universal Healthcare serve?
Universal Healthcare tells Medicare it serves 34 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City and Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian, Logan, Grady and McClain counties, out of 37 in total.
- 73003
- 73008
- 73012
- 73013
- 73020
- 73025
- 73034
- 73064
- 73072
- 73078
- 73089
- 73099
- 73102
- 73105
- 73109
- 73110
- 73111
- 73115
- 73116
- 73117
- 73118
- 73120
- 73122
- 73130
- 73132
- 73134
- 73135
- 73139
- 73142
- 73151
- 73159
- 73160
- 73162
- 73170
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 Universal Healthcare before starting care?
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
37.1% of patients improved at bathing (Oklahoma average 91.1%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
39.3% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Oklahoma average 88.6%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask about transfer training
43.9% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Oklahoma average 89.4%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Oklahoma City, OK?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Oklahoma City.
- Elara Caring Xx — 5 of 5 stars
- 1ST Choice Home Health Care — 4 of 5 stars
- Amedisys Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Angels Care Home Health of Oklahoma — 4 of 5 stars
- Apex Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC — 4 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Universal Healthcare Medicare-certified?
Yes. Universal Healthcare is certified by Medicare under provider number 377668 and has been since 2004. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Universal Healthcare's Medicare star rating?
1 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Oklahoma average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Universal Healthcare 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.
