home health agency in Durango, CO
Home Health Mercy
175 Mercado, Durango, CO 81301 · (970) 764-3500
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
Home Health Mercy at a glance
Home Health Mercy is a non-profit home health agency in Durango, Colorado (La Plata County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Colorado average of 2.9.
85.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Colorado average 79.1%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 23, 1984
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- La Plata County
- CMS Certification Number
- 067119
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 100% | 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) | 85.4% | 79.1% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 92.2% | 81.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 84.3% | 82.4% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 96.7% | 82% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 84.6% | 76.3% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 86.9% | 84.4% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.6% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 7.8% | 9.7% | 10.9% | Better |
Frequently asked questions
What is Home Health Mercy's rating?
Home Health Mercy has 4 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 Home Health Mercy and how do I contact it?
Home Health Mercy is at 175 Mercado, Durango, CO 81301. Phone: (970) 764-3500.
About this data
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