home health agency in Harlan, IA

Myrtue Med Center Home Health

2712 12th Street, Harlan, IA 51537 · (712) 755-4308

★★★★★2.5
Average
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

Myrtue Med Center Home Health at a glance

Myrtue Med Center Home Health is a government home health agency in Harlan, Iowa (Shelby 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.

70.5% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Iowa average 80.5%).

Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.

Facility details

Type
Home health agency
Ownership
Government Operated
Medicare-certified since
January 9, 1975
Services
Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
County
Shelby County
CMS Certification Number
167071

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better)2.5 / 53.1 / 53.2 / 5Worse

Care

This facility98.8%Iowa average95.4%U.S. average94%
Began patients’ care in a timely manner: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better)98.8%95.4%94%Better

Outcomes

This facility70.5%Iowa average80.5%U.S. average83.2%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better)70.5%80.5%83.2%Worse
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better)79%82.8%83.2%Worse
Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better)81.2%85.5%85.6%Worse
Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better)76.7%83.5%84.5%Worse
Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better)59.4%80%81.2%Worse

Safety

This facility2.5%Iowa average2.4%U.S. average1.1%
Patients with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.5%2.4%1.1%Worse
New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%0.3%0.3%Better

Results

This facility85.5%Iowa average85.6%U.S. average80.2%
Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted): this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better)85.5%85.6%80.2%Better
Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better)4%4.1%4.1%Average
Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better)6.3%10%10.9%Average

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    For-profit

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  2. Harrison County Public Health

    122 W 8th St, Logan, IA 51546 · 24.2 mi

    Government

    ★★★★★2Below average
  3. Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal

    105 North Main, Denison, IA 51442 · 26.5 mi

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    ★★★★★2.5Average
  4. Carroll Area Nursing Services

    603 West 8th Street, Carroll, IA 51401 · 36.1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3.5Above average
  5. St Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home

    1524 E US Highway 30, Carroll, IA 51401 · 36.1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  6. Guthrie County Phns

    2002 State Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115 · 38.1 mi

    Government

    ★★★★★2Below average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Myrtue Med Center Home Health's rating?

Myrtue Med Center Home 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 Myrtue Med Center Home Health and how do I contact it?

Myrtue Med Center Home Health is at 2712 12th Street, Harlan, IA 51537. Phone: (712) 755-4308.

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.