home health agency in Alamosa, CO
Alamosa County Public Health Department
8900 Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81101 · (719) 589-6639
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
Alamosa County Public Health Department at a glance
Alamosa County Public Health Department is a government home health agency in Alamosa, Colorado (Alamosa County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Colorado average of 2.9.
92.5% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Colorado average 79.1%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 1972
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Alamosa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 067026
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.5% | 91.6% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 92.5% | 79.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 90.7% | 81.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 91.5% | 82.4% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 92.6% | 82% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 85.3% | 76.3% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 89.3% | 84.4% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10% | 9.7% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alamosa County Public Health Department's rating?
Alamosa County Public Health Department has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Colorado home health agencies is 2.9 stars.
Where is Alamosa County Public Health Department and how do I contact it?
Alamosa County Public Health Department is at 8900 Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81101. Phone: (719) 589-6639.
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.