home health agency in Sterling, CO
Sterling Medcare Home Health INC
210 Chestnut St, Sterling, CO 80751 · (970) 522-6807
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
Sterling Medcare Home Health INC at a glance
Sterling Medcare Home Health INC is a for-profit home health agency in Sterling, Colorado (Logan 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.
72.9% 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
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- May 29, 1996
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Logan County
- CMS Certification Number
- 067274
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) | 86.8% | 91.6% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 72.9% | 79.1% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 96.1% | 81.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 93.6% | 82.4% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 99.2% | 82% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 71.3% | 76.3% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 1.1% | Worse |
| 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) | 88.8% | 84.4% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.7% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 7.8% | 9.7% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sterling Medcare Home Health INC's rating?
Sterling Medcare Home Health INC 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 Sterling Medcare Home Health INC and how do I contact it?
Sterling Medcare Home Health INC is at 210 Chestnut St, Sterling, CO 80751. Phone: (970) 522-6807.
About this data
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