home health agency in Fort Smith, AR
Mercy Home Health
2713 S 74th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903 · (479) 484-5511
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
Mercy Home Health at a glance
Mercy Home Health is a non-profit home health agency in Fort Smith, Arkansas (Sebastian County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Arkansas average of 3.4.
87.3% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Arkansas average 88%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- December 14, 1978
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Sebastian County
- CMS Certification Number
- 047011
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.9% | 96% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 87.3% | 88% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 91.7% | 88.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.3% | 90.8% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 94.2% | 88.9% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 85.6% | 85.7% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 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) | 94.9% | 82.6% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.7% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.3% | 11.9% | 10.9% | Average |
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- ★★★★★3.5Above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mercy Home Health's rating?
Mercy Home Health has 4 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 Mercy Home Health and how do I contact it?
Mercy Home Health is at 2713 S 74th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903. Phone: (479) 484-5511.
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.