home health agency in Lagrange, GA
West Georgia Home Care
120 Glenn Bass Road, Lagrange, GA 30240 · (706) 845-3291
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
West Georgia Home Care at a glance
West Georgia Home Care is a non-profit home health agency in Lagrange, Georgia (Troup County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Georgia average of 3.5.
83.3% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Georgia average 88.4%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- December 15, 1977
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Troup County
- CMS Certification Number
- 117032
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.4% | 97.1% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 83.3% | 88.4% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 85.2% | 89.6% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 84.4% | 89.6% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 86.8% | 90% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 75.5% | 87.4% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 77.8% | 81.8% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 12.1% | 10.8% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is West Georgia Home Care's rating?
West Georgia Home Care has 2.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Georgia home health agencies is 3.5 stars.
Where is West Georgia Home Care and how do I contact it?
West Georgia Home Care is at 120 Glenn Bass Road, Lagrange, GA 30240. Phone: (706) 845-3291.
About this data
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