home health agency in Highland, IN
Northwest Home Health Care INC
2834 45th Street Unit 5B, Highland, IN 46322 · (219) 595-5448
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
Northwest Home Health Care INC at a glance
Northwest Home Health Care INC is a for-profit home health agency in Highland, Indiana.
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Indiana average of 3.1.
67.6% 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
- September 30, 2009
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- CMS Certification Number
- 157611
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana 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 | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 100% | 93.2% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 67.6% | 81.5% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 70.7% | 84.1% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 66% | 84.3% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 82.2% | 85.6% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 65.7% | 81.7% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 47.6% | 81.4% | 80.2% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 17.5% | 11% | 10.9% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northwest Home Health Care INC's rating?
Northwest Home Health Care INC has 2 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 Northwest Home Health Care INC and how do I contact it?
Northwest Home Health Care INC is at 2834 45th Street Unit 5B, Highland, IN 46322. Phone: (219) 595-5448.
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.