home health agency in Fort Madison, IA
Lee County Health Department
5001 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627 · (319) 372-5225
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
Lee County Health Department at a glance
Lee County Health Department is a government home health agency in Fort Madison, Iowa (Lee County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 3.1.
63.4% 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
- January 3, 1973
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Lee County
- CMS Certification Number
- 167055
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 57.1% | 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) | 63.4% | 80.5% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 87.6% | 82.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 90.5% | 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) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 81.4% | 85.6% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.6% | 10% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Lee County Health Department
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1306 South Washington Road, West Burlington, IA 52655 · 14.9 mi
For-profit
★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- Not rated
- ★★★★★1Much below average
- ★★★★★3Average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lee County Health Department's rating?
Lee County Health Department has 2.5 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 Lee County Health Department and how do I contact it?
Lee County Health Department is at 5001 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627. Phone: (319) 372-5225.
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.