home health agency in Merrillville, IN
Methodist Home Care Services
303 E 89th Avenue, Suite A, Room 117, Merrillville, IN 46410 · (219) 738-5990
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
Methodist Home Care Services at a glance
Methodist Home Care Services is a for-profit home health agency in Merrillville, Indiana (Lake County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Indiana average of 3.1.
90.2% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Indiana average 81.5%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- February 12, 2002
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Lake County
- CMS Certification Number
- 157536
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 92.3% | 93.2% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 90.2% | 81.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 97.5% | 84.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 86.3% | 84.3% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 93.3% | 85.6% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 88.5% | 81.7% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 80.5% | 81.4% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 12.6% | 11% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Methodist Home Care Services's rating?
Methodist Home Care Services has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Indiana home health agencies is 3.1 stars.
Where is Methodist Home Care Services and how do I contact it?
Methodist Home Care Services is at 303 E 89th Avenue, Suite A, Room 117, Merrillville, IN 46410. Phone: (219) 738-5990.
About this data
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