home health agency in Covington, GA
Amedisys Home Health of Covington
4162 Baker Street NE, Covington, GA 30014 · (770) 787-1796
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 Home Health of Covington at a glance
Amedisys Home Health of Covington is a for-profit home health agency in Covington, Georgia (Newton 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.
90.9% 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
- May 6, 1981
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Newton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 117065
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) | 98.9% | 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) | 90.9% | 88.4% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 91.5% | 89.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.7% | 89.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 95% | 90% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 89.7% | 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) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 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) | 84.1% | 81.8% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11% | 10.8% | 10.9% | Average |
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- ★★★★★3.5Above average
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★★★★★2Below averageCentral Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company
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★★★★★4Above averageSt. Mary's Home Health Care Services
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amedisys Home Health of Covington's rating?
Amedisys Home Health of Covington 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 Home Health of Covington and how do I contact it?
Amedisys Home Health of Covington is at 4162 Baker Street NE, Covington, GA 30014. Phone: (770) 787-1796.
About this data
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