home health agency in Jasper, GA
Amedisys Northwest Home Health
91 Sammy McGhee Blvd, Suite 104, Jasper, GA 30143 · (800) 637-8793
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
Amedisys Northwest Home Health at a glance
Amedisys Northwest Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Jasper, Georgia (Pickens County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Georgia average of 3.5.
90.5% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Georgia average 88.4%).
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 29, 1980
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Pickens County
- CMS Certification Number
- 117064
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.9% | 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) | 90.5% | 88.4% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 93.4% | 89.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.4% | 89.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 92.3% | 90% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 89.9% | 87.4% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 86.6% | 81.8% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.9% | 10.8% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amedisys Northwest Home Health's rating?
Amedisys Northwest Home Health has 4 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 Amedisys Northwest Home Health and how do I contact it?
Amedisys Northwest Home Health is at 91 Sammy McGhee Blvd, Suite 104, Jasper, GA 30143. Phone: (800) 637-8793.
About this data
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