home health agency in Newark, DE
Saint Francis Home Care
100 Commerce Drive, Suite 100, Newark, DE 19713 · (302) 575-8240
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
Saint Francis Home Care at a glance
Saint Francis Home Care is a non-profit home health agency in Newark, Delaware (New Castle County).
CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Delaware average of 3.4.
94.8% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Delaware average 83.6%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 13, 1985
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- New Castle County
- CMS Certification Number
- 087022
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 98.2% | 94.5% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 94.8% | 83.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 96.8% | 85.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 94.8% | 84.7% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 92.7% | 91.6% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 95.4% | 83.7% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 89% | 87.6% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.6% | 3.9% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Francis Home Care's rating?
Saint Francis Home Care has 4.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Delaware home health agencies is 3.4 stars.
Where is Saint Francis Home Care and how do I contact it?
Saint Francis Home Care is at 100 Commerce Drive, Suite 100, Newark, DE 19713. Phone: (302) 575-8240.
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.