home health agency in Winsted, CT
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC.
32 Union St, Winsted, CT 06098 · (860) 379-8561
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
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC. at a glance
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC. is a for-profit home health agency in Winsted, Connecticut (Litchfield County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Connecticut average of 3.1.
87.3% 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
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1966
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Litchfield County
- CMS Certification Number
- 077089
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 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) | 98.3% | 95.5% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 87.3% | 81.9% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 89.4% | 84.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 86.9% | 82.7% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 90.3% | 86.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 82.4% | 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) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | Average |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 93.8% | 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) | 8.6% | 11% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC.'s rating?
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC. has 3 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 Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC. and how do I contact it?
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC. is at 32 Union St, Winsted, CT 06098. Phone: (860) 379-8561.
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.