home health agency in Gadsden, AL
Aveanna Home Health
201 S. 1st Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
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
Aveanna Home Health at a glance
Aveanna Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Gadsden, Alabama (Etowah 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.
94.3% 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.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- August 21, 2018
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social
- County
- Etowah County
- CMS Certification Number
- 017878
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) | 94.3% | 90.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 94.8% | 90.9% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 94.2% | 91.5% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 100% | 91.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 93.1% | 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) | 0.7% | 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) | 84.9% | 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) | 14.4% | 11.4% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Aveanna Home Health
Alabama Homecare of Gadsden
300 Medical Center Drive, Suite 102, Gadsden, AL 35903 · 5.3 mi
For-profit
★★★★★3.5Above average- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★4Above average
Amedisys Home Health of Anniston
171 Town Center Dr, Suite Mps-4, Anniston, AL 36205 · 25.5 mi
For-profit
★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★3.5Above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Aveanna Home Health's rating?
Aveanna 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 Aveanna Home Health and how do I contact it?
Aveanna Home Health is at 201 S. 1st Street, Gadsden, AL 35901.
About this data
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