home health agency in Huntsville, AL
Spectrum Home Health Agency
1310 Pulaski Pike, Unit A, Huntsville, AL 35816 · (256) 539-4457
CMS quality of patient care star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Spectrum Home Health Agency at a glance
Spectrum Home Health Agency is a for-profit home health agency in Huntsville, Alabama (Madison County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Alabama average of 3.8.
79.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Alabama average 90.6%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- October 19, 1983
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Home Health Aide
- County
- Madison County
- CMS Certification Number
- 017050
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 66.4% | 98.1% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 79.4% | 90.6% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 71.9% | 90.9% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 82.1% | 91.5% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 100% | 91.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 67.4% | 88.9% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4% | 1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 43.9% | 83.1% | 80.2% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 15.9% | 11.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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Amedisys Home Health of Huntsville
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For-profit
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★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★4Above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Spectrum Home Health Agency's rating?
Spectrum Home Health Agency has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Alabama home health agencies is 3.8 stars.
Where is Spectrum Home Health Agency and how do I contact it?
Spectrum Home Health Agency is at 1310 Pulaski Pike, Unit A, Huntsville, AL 35816. Phone: (256) 539-4457.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.