home health agency in Tuscaloosa, AL
Dch Home Health Care Agency
1110 Dr Edward Hillard Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 · (205) 759-7010
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
Dch Home Health Care Agency at a glance
Dch Home Health Care Agency is a non-profit home health agency in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Tuscaloosa County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Alabama average of 3.8.
86.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Alabama average 90.6%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 2, 1991
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 017080
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 98.8% | 98.1% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 86.4% | 90.6% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 85.8% | 90.9% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 86.8% | 91.5% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 92.3% | 91.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 83% | 88.9% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 85.5% | 83.1% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.4% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dch Home Health Care Agency's rating?
Dch Home Health Care Agency has 3 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 Dch Home Health Care Agency and how do I contact it?
Dch Home Health Care Agency is at 1110 Dr Edward Hillard Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Phone: (205) 759-7010.
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.