home health agency in Centre, AL
Cherokee Home Health
104C Northwood Drive, Ste A-1, Centre, AL 35960 · (256) 927-1144
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
Cherokee Home Health at a glance
Cherokee Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Centre, Alabama (Cherokee 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.
87.3% 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
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- August 13, 1992
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Cherokee County
- CMS Certification Number
- 017094
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) | 96.9% | 98.1% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 87.3% | 90.6% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 85.7% | 90.9% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 91.1% | 91.5% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 89.1% | 91.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 85.2% | 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) | 1.5% | 1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 89.1% | 83.1% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.6% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11.7% | 11.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cherokee Home Health's rating?
Cherokee Home Health 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 Cherokee Home Health and how do I contact it?
Cherokee Home Health is at 104C Northwood Drive, Ste A-1, Centre, AL 35960. Phone: (256) 927-1144.
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.