home health agency in Meade, KS
Health Watch Home Health
126 S Fowler, Meade, KS 67864 · (620) 355-8600
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
Health Watch Home Health at a glance
Health Watch Home Health is a government home health agency in Meade, Kansas (Meade County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Kansas average of 3.3.
89.1% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Kansas average 84.1%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- December 1, 2004
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Home Health Aide
- County
- Meade County
- CMS Certification Number
- 178063
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 98.5% | 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) | 89.1% | 84.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 92.2% | 87.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 93.8% | 87.8% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 87.5% | 87.1% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 91.8% | 85.4% | 81.2% | Better |
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) | 70.7% | 81.5% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
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Health Watch Health Care of Liberal, LLC
1701 N Kansas Ave, Ste 106, Liberal, KS 67901 · 32.3 mi
For-profit
★★★★★3.5Above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Health Watch Home Health's rating?
Health Watch Home Health has 3.5 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 Health Watch Home Health and how do I contact it?
Health Watch Home Health is at 126 S Fowler, Meade, KS 67864. Phone: (620) 355-8600.
About this data
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