home health agency in Northport, AL
Amedisys Home Health of Tuscaloosa
4116 Watermelon Road, Northport, AL 35473 · (205) 752-0606
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 Tuscaloosa at a glance
Amedisys Home Health of Tuscaloosa is a for-profit home health agency in Northport, Alabama (Tuscaloosa 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.
94.9% 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
- September 17, 1976
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 017300
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) | 99.9% | 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) | 94.9% | 90.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 95.6% | 90.9% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 94.6% | 91.5% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 96.1% | 91.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 93.5% | 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) | 0.8% | 1% | 1.1% | Better |
| 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) | 84.6% | 83.1% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.7% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 13.4% | 11.4% | 10.9% | Worse |
Other home health agencies near Amedisys Home Health of Tuscaloosa
- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★2Below average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amedisys Home Health of Tuscaloosa's rating?
Amedisys Home Health of Tuscaloosa 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 Amedisys Home Health of Tuscaloosa and how do I contact it?
Amedisys Home Health of Tuscaloosa is at 4116 Watermelon Road, Northport, AL 35473. Phone: (205) 752-0606.
About this data
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