home health agency in Florence, AL
Amedisys Home Health of Florence
412 S Court Street, Suite 403, Florence, AL 35630 · (256) 766-1817
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
Amedisys Home Health of Florence at a glance
Amedisys Home Health of Florence is a for-profit home health agency in Florence, Alabama (Lauderdale 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.
92.4% 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
- April 10, 2008
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Lauderdale County
- CMS Certification Number
- 017165
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) | 92.4% | 90.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 94.1% | 90.9% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 93.2% | 91.5% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 92.1% | 91.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 89.6% | 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) | 0.9% | 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) | 84.2% | 83.1% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 12.1% | 11.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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Aveanna Home Health
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Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center Partner
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★★★★★4Above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amedisys Home Health of Florence's rating?
Amedisys Home Health of Florence 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 Amedisys Home Health of Florence and how do I contact it?
Amedisys Home Health of Florence is at 412 S Court Street, Suite 403, Florence, AL 35630. Phone: (256) 766-1817.
About this data
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