home health agency in Hamden, CT
Home Health Specialty Services, INC
2524 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514 · (203) 288-8200
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 Specialty Services, INC at a glance
Home Health Specialty Services, INC is a for-profit home health agency in Hamden, Connecticut (South Central Ct County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Connecticut average of 3.1.
80.1% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Connecticut average 81.9%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- June 8, 2015
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- South Central Ct County
- CMS Certification Number
- 077266
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.3% | 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) | 80.1% | 81.9% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 85.2% | 84.7% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 83.4% | 82.7% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 81.4% | 86.2% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 64.5% | 78.5% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 84.5% | 85.9% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10% | 11% | 10.9% | Average |
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- ★★★★★1Much below average
- ★★★★★3Average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Home Health Specialty Services, INC's rating?
Home Health Specialty Services, INC has 2.5 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 Home Health Specialty Services, INC and how do I contact it?
Home Health Specialty Services, INC is at 2524 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514. Phone: (203) 288-8200.
About this data
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