home health agency in Fort Dodge, IA
Unitypoint at Home
214 S 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 · (515) 574-6416
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
Unitypoint at Home at a glance
Unitypoint at Home is a non-profit home health agency in Fort Dodge, Iowa (Webster County).
CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
92.2% 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
- October 12, 1984
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Webster County
- CMS Certification Number
- 167149
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4.5 / 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) | 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) | 92.2% | 80.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 92.6% | 82.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 94% | 85.5% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 91.5% | 83.5% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 88% | 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) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 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) | 88.4% | 85.6% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.7% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 6.5% | 10% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Unitypoint at Home's rating?
Unitypoint at Home has 4.5 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 Unitypoint at Home and how do I contact it?
Unitypoint at Home is at 214 S 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Phone: (515) 574-6416.
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.