home health agency in Garner, IA
Hancock County Health System Community Health
545 State Street, Garner, IA 50438 · (641) 923-3676
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
Hancock County Health System Community Health at a glance
Hancock County Health System Community Health is a for-profit home health agency in Garner, Iowa (Hancock 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.
66.1% 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
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- April 19, 1974
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Hancock County
- CMS Certification Number
- 167064
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) | 98.8% | 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) | 66.1% | 80.5% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 81.2% | 82.8% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 80.5% | 85.5% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 88.8% | 83.5% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 80.4% | 80% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 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) | 90.1% | 85.6% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 12.2% | 10% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hancock County Health System Community Health's rating?
Hancock County Health System Community Health 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 Hancock County Health System Community Health and how do I contact it?
Hancock County Health System Community Health is at 545 State Street, Garner, IA 50438. Phone: (641) 923-3676.
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.