home health agency in Emmetsburg, IA
Palo Alto Community Health
3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 · (712) 852-5419
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
Palo Alto Community Health at a glance
Palo Alto Community Health is a government home health agency in Emmetsburg, Iowa (Palo Alto County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Iowa average of 3.1.
69.9% 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
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- August 11, 1971
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Palo Alto County
- CMS Certification Number
- 167049
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa 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 | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 87.5% | 95.4% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 69.9% | 80.5% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 87.8% | 82.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 94.1% | 85.5% | 85.6% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.7% | 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) | 83.8% | 85.6% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 7.8% | 10% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palo Alto Community Health's rating?
Palo Alto Community Health has 3 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 Palo Alto Community Health and how do I contact it?
Palo Alto Community Health is at 3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536. Phone: (712) 852-5419.
About this data
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