home health agency in Opp, AL
Lhc Homecare of South Alabama
1802 US Highway 84 West, Suite A, Opp, AL 36467 · (334) 493-2087
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
Lhc Homecare of South Alabama at a glance
Lhc Homecare of South Alabama is a for-profit home health agency in Opp, Alabama (Covington 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.
90.8% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Alabama average 90.6%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- June 14, 1994
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Covington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 017134
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) | 99.2% | 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) | 90.8% | 90.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 90.8% | 90.9% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.7% | 91.5% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 92% | 91.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 88.7% | 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) | 1% | 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) | 91.1% | 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) | 14.1% | 11.4% | 10.9% | Worse |
Other home health agencies near Lhc Homecare of South Alabama
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- Not rated
- ★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Lhc Homecare of South Alabama's rating?
Lhc Homecare of South Alabama 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 Lhc Homecare of South Alabama and how do I contact it?
Lhc Homecare of South Alabama is at 1802 US Highway 84 West, Suite A, Opp, AL 36467. Phone: (334) 493-2087.
About this data
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