home health agency in Carthage, IL
Hancock County Health Department
671 Wabash Ave, Carthage, IL 62321 · (217) 357-2171
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
Hancock County Health Department at a glance
Hancock County Health Department is a government home health agency in Carthage, Illinois (Hancock County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Illinois average of 3.1.
70.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Illinois average 80%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- May 23, 1978
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Hancock County
- CMS Certification Number
- 147159
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 97.8% | 92% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 70.4% | 80% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 70.8% | 80.9% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 83.6% | 83.2% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 100% | 83.9% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 77.3% | 80.6% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 92.4% | 78.1% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 7.9% | 10.8% | 10.9% | Average |
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★★★★★3Average- Not rated
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★1Much below average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hancock County Health Department's rating?
Hancock County Health Department has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Illinois home health agencies is 3.1 stars.
Where is Hancock County Health Department and how do I contact it?
Hancock County Health Department is at 671 Wabash Ave, Carthage, IL 62321. Phone: (217) 357-2171.
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.