home health agency in Gadsden, AL
Alabama Homecare of Gadsden
300 Medical Center Drive, Suite 102, Gadsden, AL 35903 · (256) 538-2273
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
Alabama Homecare of Gadsden at a glance
Alabama Homecare of Gadsden is a for-profit home health agency in Gadsden, Alabama (Etowah 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.
89.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Alabama average 90.6%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- July 27, 1993
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology
- County
- Etowah County
- CMS Certification Number
- 017115
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) | 98.6% | 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) | 89.6% | 90.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 87.8% | 90.9% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 91% | 91.5% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 90.9% | 91.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 86.7% | 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) | 0.5% | 1% | 1.1% | Better |
| 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) | 86.9% | 83.1% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11.6% | 11.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alabama Homecare of Gadsden's rating?
Alabama Homecare of Gadsden 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 Alabama Homecare of Gadsden and how do I contact it?
Alabama Homecare of Gadsden is at 300 Medical Center Drive, Suite 102, Gadsden, AL 35903. Phone: (256) 538-2273.
About this data
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