home health agency in Spencer, IA
Avera at Home of Spencer Hospital
101 E 10th St, Spencer, IA 51301 · (712) 264-6380
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
Avera at Home of Spencer Hospital at a glance
Avera at Home of Spencer Hospital is a non-profit home health agency in Spencer, Iowa (Clay County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Iowa average of 3.1.
88.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Iowa average 80.5%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- January 21, 1969
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Clay County
- CMS Certification Number
- 167030
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa 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 | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 100% | 95.4% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 88.6% | 80.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 86.5% | 82.8% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 90.1% | 85.5% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 86.5% | 83.5% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 89.1% | 80% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2% | 2.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 93.8% | 85.6% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11% | 10% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avera at Home of Spencer Hospital's rating?
Avera at Home of Spencer Hospital has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Iowa home health agencies is 3.1 stars.
Where is Avera at Home of Spencer Hospital and how do I contact it?
Avera at Home of Spencer Hospital is at 101 E 10th St, Spencer, IA 51301. Phone: (712) 264-6380.
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.