home health agency in Storm Lake, IA
Buena Vista County Public Health and Home Care
1709 East Richland Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588 · (712) 749-2548
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
Buena Vista County Public Health and Home Care at a glance
Buena Vista County Public Health and Home Care is a government home health agency in Storm Lake, Iowa (Buena Vista County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 3.1.
72% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Iowa average 80.5%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- June 30, 1976
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Home Health Aide
- County
- Buena Vista County
- CMS Certification Number
- 167081
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 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) | 92.1% | 95.4% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 72% | 80.5% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 56.9% | 82.8% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 65.5% | 85.5% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 77.4% | 83.5% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 36.6% | 80% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.6% | 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) | 67.4% | 85.6% | 80.2% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.8% | 10% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Buena Vista County Public Health and Home Care
- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
- ★★★★★2Below average
- ★★★★★2.5Average
- Not rated
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★3Average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Buena Vista County Public Health and Home Care's rating?
Buena Vista County Public Health and Home Care has 2 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 Buena Vista County Public Health and Home Care and how do I contact it?
Buena Vista County Public Health and Home Care is at 1709 East Richland Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588. Phone: (712) 749-2548.
About this data
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