home health agency in Walnut Creek, CA
Comfort Assisting, INC
112 la Casa Via, Suite 160, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 · (925) 933-3200
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
Comfort Assisting, INC at a glance
Comfort Assisting, INC is a for-profit home health agency in Walnut Creek, California (Contra Costa County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the California average of 3.2.
63.8% 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
- December 7, 2013
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Contra Costa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 059537
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 95.4% | 93.4% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 63.8% | 81.8% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 55.1% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 73.1% | 84.3% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 100% | 81.9% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 74.6% | 76.6% | 81.2% | Worse |
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) | 68.5% | 82.4% | 80.2% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.1% | 10.3% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Comfort Assisting, INC's rating?
Comfort Assisting, INC has 2.5 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 Comfort Assisting, INC and how do I contact it?
Comfort Assisting, INC is at 112 la Casa Via, Suite 160, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Phone: (925) 933-3200.
About this data
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