home health agency in Salina, KS
Saline County Health Department
125 W Elm St, Salina, KS 67401 · (785) 826-6606
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
Saline County Health Department at a glance
Saline County Health Department is a government home health agency in Salina, Kansas (Saline County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Kansas average of 3.3.
80.3% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Kansas average 84.1%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1966
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Saline County
- CMS Certification Number
- 177017
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 91.8% | 96.3% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 80.3% | 84.1% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 84.2% | 87.6% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 76% | 87.8% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 65.1% | 87.1% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 59.5% | 85.4% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 69.1% | 81.5% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 13.5% | 11.2% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Saline County Health Department
- ★★★★★2Below average
- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★2.5Average
- Not rated
Kancover Home Health LLC
1720 Granite Rd, Bennington, KS 67422 · 14.2 mi
★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★4Above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Saline County Health Department's rating?
Saline County Health Department has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Kansas home health agencies is 3.3 stars.
Where is Saline County Health Department and how do I contact it?
Saline County Health Department is at 125 W Elm St, Salina, KS 67401. Phone: (785) 826-6606.
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.