home health agency in Urbandale, IA

Wesley Life Home Health

4328 114th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 · (515) 978-2777

★★★★★4
Above 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

Wesley Life Home Health at a glance

Wesley Life Home Health is a non-profit home health agency in Urbandale, 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.

87.1% 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
September 20, 2004
Services
Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
County
Polk County
CMS Certification Number
167295

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better)4 / 53.1 / 53.2 / 5Better

Care

This facility98.9%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)98.9%95.4%94%Better

Outcomes

This facility87.1%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)87.1%80.5%83.2%Average
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better)90.7%82.8%83.2%Better
Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better)91.6%85.5%85.6%Better
Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better)91.7%83.5%84.5%Better
Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better)87.8%80%81.2%Better

Safety

This facility1.4%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)1.4%2.4%1.1%Worse
New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0.2%0.3%0.3%Better

Results

This facility84.1%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)84.1%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)7.9%10%10.9%Better

Other home health agencies near Wesley Life Home Health

  1. Unitypoint at Home

    11333 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322 · under 1 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★3.5Above average
  2. Centerwell Home Health

    6200 Aurora Avenue, Suite 100E, Urbandale, IA 50322 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  3. Family First Homecare of Iowa

    3345 106th Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  4. Angels Care Home Health of Iowa

    3125 Douglas Avenue Suite 205, Des Moines, IA 50310 · 3.2 mi

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    ★★★★★3.5Above average
  5. Childserve Home Care INC

    5406 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131 · 4.4 mi

    Non-profit

    Not rated
  6. Iowa Home Care, L L C

    2500 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266 · 6.4 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wesley Life Home Health's rating?

Wesley Life Home Health 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 Wesley Life Home Health and how do I contact it?

Wesley Life Home Health is at 4328 114th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322. Phone: (515) 978-2777.

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.