home health agency in Stuart, FL
Independence Home Health of South Florida
451 SE Riverside Dr, Stuart, FL 34994 · (772) 419-8892
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
Independence Home Health of South Florida at a glance
Independence Home Health of South Florida is a for-profit home health agency in Stuart, Florida (Martin County).
CMS gives it 1.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Florida average of 3.5.
52.1% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Florida average 85.7%).
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
- November 8, 2009
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Martin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 109433
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 1.5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 57.8% | 95.7% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 52.1% | 85.7% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 63.3% | 86.2% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 59.7% | 88.1% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 65.9% | 87.1% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 56.4% | 84.2% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 84.2% | 83% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.4% | 10.2% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Independence Home Health of South Florida's rating?
Independence Home Health of South Florida has 1.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Florida home health agencies is 3.5 stars.
Where is Independence Home Health of South Florida and how do I contact it?
Independence Home Health of South Florida is at 451 SE Riverside Dr, Stuart, FL 34994. Phone: (772) 419-8892.
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.