home health agency in Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Home Care
500 SW 7th Street, Suite 104, Des Moines, IA 50309 · (515) 643-8383
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
Mercyone Des Moines Home Care at a glance
Mercyone Des Moines Home Care is a non-profit home health agency in Des Moines, Iowa (Polk County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
90.3% 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
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 1, 1984
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Polk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 167133
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 97.8% | 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) | 90.3% | 80.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 92.8% | 82.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.8% | 85.5% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 94.9% | 83.5% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 89.3% | 80% | 81.2% | Better |
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) | 0.4% | 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) | 90.4% | 85.6% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.6% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.8% | 10% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mercyone Des Moines Home Care's rating?
Mercyone Des Moines Home Care has 4 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 Mercyone Des Moines Home Care and how do I contact it?
Mercyone Des Moines Home Care is at 500 SW 7th Street, Suite 104, Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone: (515) 643-8383.
About this data
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