home health agency in Whittier, CA
Legacy Homecare, INC
11036 Washington Blvd Suite A, Whittier, CA 90606 · (562) 568-0162
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
Legacy Homecare, INC at a glance
Legacy Homecare, INC is a for-profit home health agency in Whittier, California (Los Angeles County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.
85.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (California average 81.8%).
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 27, 2002
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Los Angeles County
- CMS Certification Number
- 058137
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.6% | 93.4% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 85.6% | 81.8% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 92.1% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 97.4% | 84.3% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 97.5% | 81.9% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 94.2% | 76.6% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 81% | 82.4% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Legacy Homecare, INC's rating?
Legacy Homecare, INC has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for California home health agencies is 3.2 stars.
Where is Legacy Homecare, INC and how do I contact it?
Legacy Homecare, INC is at 11036 Washington Blvd Suite A, Whittier, CA 90606. Phone: (562) 568-0162.
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.