home health agency in Lawrence, KS
Visiting Nurses Association (Vna)
200 Maine St, Ste C, Lawrence, KS 66044 · (785) 843-3738
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
Visiting Nurses Association (Vna) at a glance
Visiting Nurses Association (Vna) is a for-profit home health agency in Lawrence, Kansas (Douglas County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Kansas average of 3.3.
85.4% 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
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- March 10, 1969
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Douglas County
- CMS Certification Number
- 177034
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 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) | 95.3% | 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) | 85.4% | 84.1% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 87.4% | 87.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 84.7% | 87.8% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 80.8% | 87.1% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 84% | 85.4% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 91.5% | 81.5% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Visiting Nurses Association (Vna)
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- ★★★★★3Average
Trinity Home Health Services INC
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Frequently asked questions
What is Visiting Nurses Association (Vna)'s rating?
Visiting Nurses Association (Vna) has 2.5 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 Visiting Nurses Association (Vna) and how do I contact it?
Visiting Nurses Association (Vna) is at 200 Maine St, Ste C, Lawrence, KS 66044. Phone: (785) 843-3738.
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.