home health agency in Colorado Springs, CO
Better Healthcare
6208 Lehman Dr Ste 201, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 · (719) 300-4455
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
Better Healthcare at a glance
Better Healthcare is a for-profit home health agency in Colorado Springs, Colorado (El Paso County).
CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Colorado average of 2.9.
93.7% 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
- July 18, 2017
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- El Paso County
- CMS Certification Number
- 067563
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4.5 / 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) | 98.3% | 91.6% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 93.7% | 79.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 94.7% | 81.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 96.9% | 82.4% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 97.3% | 82% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 90.8% | 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) | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 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) | 89.8% | 84.4% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 7.3% | 9.7% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Better Healthcare's rating?
Better Healthcare has 4.5 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 Better Healthcare and how do I contact it?
Better Healthcare is at 6208 Lehman Dr Ste 201, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Phone: (719) 300-4455.
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.