home health agency in Ozark, AL
Dale Medical Center Home Health
311 James Street, Ozark, AL 36360 · (334) 774-0750
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
Dale Medical Center Home Health at a glance
Dale Medical Center Home Health is a government home health agency in Ozark, Alabama (Dale County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Alabama average of 3.8.
81.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Alabama average 90.6%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- October 20, 1993
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Dale County
- CMS Certification Number
- 017124
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 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) | 92.4% | 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) | 81.4% | 90.6% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 85.3% | 90.9% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 86.6% | 91.5% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 74.3% | 91.2% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 69% | 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) | 0.6% | 1% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.7% | 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) | 86.2% | 83.1% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.3% | 11.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dale Medical Center Home Health's rating?
Dale Medical Center Home Health has 2.5 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 Dale Medical Center Home Health and how do I contact it?
Dale Medical Center Home Health is at 311 James Street, Ozark, AL 36360. Phone: (334) 774-0750.
About this data
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