home health agency in Des Plaines, IL
Direct Home Healthcare, INC
2250 E Devon Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · (773) 516-4196
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
Direct Home Healthcare, INC at a glance
Direct Home Healthcare, INC is a for-profit home health agency in Des Plaines, Illinois (Cook County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Illinois average of 3.1.
81.5% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Illinois average 80%).
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
- December 6, 2005
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Cook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 147847
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 94.8% | 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) | 81.5% | 80% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 79.5% | 80.9% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 77.4% | 83.2% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 69.8% | 83.9% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 73.3% | 80.6% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 79.3% | 78.1% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.7% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10% | 10.8% | 10.9% | Average |
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- ★★★★★2Below average
- ★★★★★2.5Average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★2.5Average
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★3Average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Direct Home Healthcare, INC's rating?
Direct Home Healthcare, INC has 2 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 Direct Home Healthcare, INC and how do I contact it?
Direct Home Healthcare, INC is at 2250 E Devon Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Phone: (773) 516-4196.
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.