home health agency in Newport, AR
Unity Health Homecare
2000 McLain Street, Suite D, Newport, AR 72112 · (870) 523-0390
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
Unity Health Homecare at a glance
Unity Health Homecare is a for-profit home health agency in Newport, Arkansas (Jackson 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.
91.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Arkansas average 88%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- August 3, 1982
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Jackson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 047052
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) | 97.9% | 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) | 91.6% | 88% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 91.6% | 88.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 95.8% | 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) | 88.3% | 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) | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 89.3% | 82.6% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.6% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 15.1% | 11.9% | 10.9% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Unity Health Homecare's rating?
Unity Health Homecare 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 Unity Health Homecare and how do I contact it?
Unity Health Homecare is at 2000 McLain Street, Suite D, Newport, AR 72112. Phone: (870) 523-0390.
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.