home health agency in Russellville, AL
Northwest Home Health
715 Gandy Street NE Suite B, Russellville, AL 35653 · (256) 331-0006
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
Northwest Home Health at a glance
Northwest Home Health is a non-profit home health agency in Russellville, Alabama (Franklin 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.
82.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Alabama average 90.6%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- October 1, 1998
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Home Health Aide
- County
- Franklin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 017146
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) | 100% | 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) | 82.6% | 90.6% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 95.9% | 90.9% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 81.3% | 91.5% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 75.8% | 91.2% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 84.8% | 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) | 0% | 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) | 83.3% | 83.1% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 13.1% | 11.4% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Northwest Home Health
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
Amedisys Home Health of Florence
412 S Court Street, Suite 403, Florence, AL 35630 · 23.2 mi
For-profit
★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★3Average
Northwest Home Health - Haleyville
42030 Highway 195 Suite D, Haleyville, AL 35565 · 26.7 mi
Non-profit
★★★★★2Below average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northwest Home Health's rating?
Northwest 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 Northwest Home Health and how do I contact it?
Northwest Home Health is at 715 Gandy Street NE Suite B, Russellville, AL 35653. Phone: (256) 331-0006.
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.