home health agency in Cedar Rapids, IA
Mercy Home Care
2740 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 · (319) 398-6034
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
Mercy Home Care at a glance
Mercy Home Care is a for-profit home health agency in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Linn County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Iowa average of 3.1.
88% 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.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- October 24, 1984
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social
- County
- Linn County
- CMS Certification Number
- 167151
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.8% | 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) | 88% | 80.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 90.8% | 82.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 88.9% | 85.5% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 89.7% | 83.5% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 85.7% | 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) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.8% | 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) | 98% | 85.6% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.5% | 10% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mercy Home Care's rating?
Mercy Home Care has 3.5 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 Mercy Home Care and how do I contact it?
Mercy Home Care is at 2740 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Phone: (319) 398-6034.
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.