home health agency in Athens, GA
Piedmont Home Health
1550 Timothy Rd Suite 201B, Athens, GA 30606 · (833) 719-1991
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
Piedmont Home Health at a glance
Piedmont Home Health is a non-profit home health agency in Athens, Georgia (Clarke County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Georgia average of 3.5.
85.5% 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
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- December 10, 1998
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Clarke County
- CMS Certification Number
- 117125
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
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) | 85.5% | 88.4% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 89.1% | 89.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 89.4% | 89.6% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 93.4% | 90% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 83.3% | 87.4% | 81.2% | Average |
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) | 0.7% | 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) | 91.6% | 81.8% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.4% | 10.8% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Piedmont Home Health's rating?
Piedmont Home Health has 3.5 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 Piedmont Home Health and how do I contact it?
Piedmont Home Health is at 1550 Timothy Rd Suite 201B, Athens, GA 30606. Phone: (833) 719-1991.
About this data
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