home health agency in Sacramento, CA
American River Home Care
1451 River Park Drive, Suite 244, Sacramento, CA 95815 · (916) 515-8652
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
American River Home Care at a glance
American River Home Care is a for-profit home health agency in Sacramento, California (Sacramento County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the California average of 3.2.
82% 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
- July 3, 2015
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Sacramento County
- CMS Certification Number
- 059665
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.4% | 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) | 82% | 81.8% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 83.3% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 81.4% | 84.3% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 88.2% | 81.9% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 76.7% | 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) | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 91.7% | 82.4% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.7% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | Better |
Other home health agencies near American River Home Care
- ★★★★★2.5Average
- ★★★★★2Below average
Maxim Healthcare Services, INC
1651 Response Road, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95815 · under 1 mi
For-profit
Not rated- Not rated
Guardian Angel Home Care, INC
1451 River Park Drive, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95815 · under 1 mi
For-profit
★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★4Above average
All home health agencies in Sacramento, CA · Compare side by side
Frequently asked questions
What is American River Home Care's rating?
American River Home Care has 3 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 American River Home Care and how do I contact it?
American River Home Care is at 1451 River Park Drive, Suite 244, Sacramento, CA 95815. Phone: (916) 515-8652.
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.