home health agency in Merrillville, IN
American Home Health Services INC
7895 Broadway Avenue, Suite G-A, Merrillville, IN 46410 · (219) 322-6264
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
American Home Health Services INC at a glance
American Home Health Services INC is a for-profit home health agency in Merrillville, Indiana (Lake County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Indiana average of 3.1.
98.8% 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
- January 19, 2006
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Lake County
- CMS Certification Number
- 157573
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana 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 | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 97.7% | 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) | 98.8% | 81.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 88.8% | 84.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 95.4% | 84.3% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 78.4% | 85.6% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 89.4% | 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) | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 9.4% | 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) | 72.2% | 81.4% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 15.3% | 11% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is American Home Health Services INC's rating?
American Home Health Services INC has 3 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 American Home Health Services INC and how do I contact it?
American Home Health Services INC is at 7895 Broadway Avenue, Suite G-A, Merrillville, IN 46410. Phone: (219) 322-6264.
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.