home health agency in Westbrook, CT
Westbrook Visiting Nurses & Public Health
866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498 · (860) 399-3088
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
Westbrook Visiting Nurses & Public Health at a glance
Westbrook Visiting Nurses & Public Health is a government home health agency in Westbrook, Connecticut.
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Connecticut average of 3.1.
90.3% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Connecticut average 81.9%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1966
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- CMS Certification Number
- 077009
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 100% | 95.5% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 90.3% | 81.9% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 91.4% | 84.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 86.4% | 82.7% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 88% | 86.2% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 83% | 78.5% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 92.9% | 85.9% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 13.3% | 11% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Westbrook Visiting Nurses & Public Health's rating?
Westbrook Visiting Nurses & Public Health has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Connecticut home health agencies is 3.1 stars.
Where is Westbrook Visiting Nurses & Public Health and how do I contact it?
Westbrook Visiting Nurses & Public Health is at 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498. Phone: (860) 399-3088.
About this data
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