home health agency in Fort Smith, AR
Access Home Health
4300 Rogers Avenue, Suite 34 & 35, Fort Smith, AR 72903 · (479) 441-5850
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
Access Home Health at a glance
Access Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Fort Smith, Arkansas (Sebastian County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Arkansas average of 3.4.
92.1% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Arkansas average 88%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- October 25, 1978
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social
- County
- Sebastian County
- CMS Certification Number
- 047009
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 96.2% | 96% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 92.1% | 88% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 91.5% | 88.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 93% | 90.8% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 89.1% | 88.9% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 83.6% | 85.7% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 89.5% | 82.6% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11.3% | 11.9% | 10.9% | Average |
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Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, INC.
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★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
Premier Home Health Care, INC
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★★★★★2Below average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Access Home Health's rating?
Access Home Health has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Arkansas home health agencies is 3.4 stars.
Where is Access Home Health and how do I contact it?
Access Home Health is at 4300 Rogers Avenue, Suite 34 & 35, Fort Smith, AR 72903. Phone: (479) 441-5850.
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.