home health agency in Munster, IN
American Choice Home Health Care
131 Ridge Road Unit 1 South, Munster, IN 46321 · (219) 836-8686
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 Choice Home Health Care at a glance
American Choice Home Health Care is a for-profit home health agency in Munster, Indiana (Lake County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Indiana average of 3.1.
65.2% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Indiana average 81.5%).
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
- October 7, 2009
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Lake County
- CMS Certification Number
- 157612
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) | 98.9% | 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) | 65.2% | 81.5% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 68.4% | 84.1% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 71.4% | 84.3% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 69.2% | 85.6% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 70.6% | 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% | 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) | 59.6% | 81.4% | 80.2% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11.7% | 11% | 10.9% | Average |
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Foster Home Care Services INC
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- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
Divine Home Health Services INC
9245 Calumet Avenue, Suite 106, Munster, IN 46321 · under 1 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What is American Choice Home Health Care's rating?
American Choice Home Health Care 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 American Choice Home Health Care and how do I contact it?
American Choice Home Health Care is at 131 Ridge Road Unit 1 South, Munster, IN 46321. Phone: (219) 836-8686.
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.