home health agency in Athens, AL
Athens-Limestone Homecare
725 West Market Street, Suite A, Athens, AL 35611 · (256) 233-9533
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
Athens-Limestone Homecare at a glance
Athens-Limestone Homecare is a for-profit home health agency in Athens, Alabama (Limestone County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Alabama average of 3.8.
89% 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.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- August 12, 1992
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social
- County
- Limestone County
- CMS Certification Number
- 017095
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 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) | 98.9% | 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) | 89% | 90.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 90.1% | 90.9% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 90.2% | 91.5% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 88.8% | 91.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 86.3% | 88.9% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.7% | 1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 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) | 86.1% | 83.1% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.5% | 11.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Athens-Limestone Homecare's rating?
Athens-Limestone Homecare has 3.5 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 Athens-Limestone Homecare and how do I contact it?
Athens-Limestone Homecare is at 725 West Market Street, Suite A, Athens, AL 35611. Phone: (256) 233-9533.
About this data
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