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THE CARE TEAM
NPI 1013171081
Home Health in Traverse City, MI

Active since July 17, 2008CLIA 23D2145821 · Waiver
3/5
Patient Care Rating
3600 VETERANS DR STE 1, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684(231) 421-5285(231) 421-5281 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 9, 2023, Mar 22, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About The Care Team NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

THE CARE TEAM (NPI 1013171081) is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in Traverse City, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 15, 2028 and lists Valerie J Dewbre, Chief Compliance Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013171081
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251E00000X
Legal Business NameABILITY PLUS HOME HEALTH CARE INC
Location Address3600 VETERANS DR STE 1Traverse City, MI 49684-4582
Mailing Address30600 Northwestern Hwy Ste 245Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3171 · (248) 957-1999 · Fax (888) 990-0589
Phone(231) 421-5285
Fax(231) 421-5281
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialValerie J DewbreChief Compliance Officer · (214) 534-0716
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 9, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1013171081 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251E00000X
Definition
A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.
3600 VETERANS DR STE 1, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsThe Care Team

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Priority Health.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 23D2145821

Healing Home Healthcare LLC Dba The Care Team · Farmington Hills, MI
Active · expires Mar 15, 2028
CLIA Number23D2145821
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateMarch 16, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 15, 2028
Laboratory DirectorPatricia Zea
Laboratory Phone(248) 212-0390
Laboratory LocationHealing Home Healthcare LLC Dba The Care Team30600 Northwestern Highway Suite 245, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for The Care Team (CMS certification number 239059), from CMS Care Compare.

The Care Team

Home health agency · Traverse City, MI
3/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number239059
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 5, 2009
Phone(231) 421-5285
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
84.3%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
89%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
87.2%
Patients who got better at bathing
84.4%
Patients whose breathing improved
86.5%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
84.2%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
78.3%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
98.5%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
97.1%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
1.7%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.4%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
171 of 280 patient episodes · observed rate 61.07%
64.73% Worse Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
110 patient stays · observed rate 3.64%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.82% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 470 episodes
0.88
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ability Plus Home Health Care Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ability Plus Home Health Care Inc is 1013171081. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2008. The provider is doing business as The Care Team.

Where is Ability Plus Home Health Care Inc located?

Ability Plus Home Health Care Inc is located at 3600 Veterans Dr Ste 1, Traverse City, MI 49684. The listed phone number is (231) 421-5285.

What is Ability Plus Home Health Care Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Does Ability Plus Home Health Care Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 23D2145821) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 15, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Ability Plus Home Health Care Inc a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. The Care Team is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since August 5, 2009.

What quality rating does Ability Plus Home Health Care Inc have?

CMS rates The Care Team 3 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Ability Plus Home Health Care Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and Priority Health list Ability Plus Home Health Care Inc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ability Plus Home Health Care Inc was last updated on May 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.