home health agency in Birmingham, AL
Compassus Home Health
1900 International Drive, Suite 250, Birmingham, AL 35243 · (205) 313-2800
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
Compassus Home Health at a glance
Compassus Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Birmingham, Alabama (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Alabama average of 3.8.
92% 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, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- July 12, 2000
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 017149
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
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) | 92% | 90.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 92.6% | 90.9% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 93.4% | 91.5% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 93.9% | 91.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 90.6% | 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) | 0.4% | 1% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 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) | 83.6% | 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) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Compassus Home Health's rating?
Compassus Home Health has 4 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 Compassus Home Health and how do I contact it?
Compassus Home Health is at 1900 International Drive, Suite 250, Birmingham, AL 35243. Phone: (205) 313-2800.
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.