home health agency in Florence, AL
Preferred Home Health
1106 Bradshaw Drive, Florence, AL 35630 · (256) 246-9972
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
Preferred Home Health at a glance
Preferred Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Florence, Alabama (Lauderdale County).
CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Alabama average of 3.8.
96.7% 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
- August 15, 2013
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Lauderdale County
- CMS Certification Number
- 017177
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4.5 / 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) | 96.7% | 90.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 100% | 90.9% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 95.1% | 91.5% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 93.2% | 91.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 98.9% | 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) | 1.8% | 1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 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) | 69.8% | 83.1% | 80.2% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 5.2% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 13.3% | 11.4% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Preferred Home Health
Amedisys Home Health of Florence
412 S Court Street, Suite 403, Florence, AL 35630 · under 1 mi
For-profit
★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★3Average
Aveanna Home Health
412 South Jefferson Street, Athens, AL 35611 · 32.9 mi
★★★★★4.5Much above average- ★★★★★3.5Above average
Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center Partner
14765 Court Street, Moulton, AL 35650 · 32.9 mi
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★★★★★4Above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Preferred Home Health's rating?
Preferred Home Health has 4.5 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 Preferred Home Health and how do I contact it?
Preferred Home Health is at 1106 Bradshaw Drive, Florence, AL 35630. Phone: (256) 246-9972.
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.