home health agency in Somerset, KY
Lifeline Health Care of Pulaski
600 1/2 Clifty Street, Suites 2 and 3, Somerset, KY 42503 · (606) 679-9245
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
Lifeline Health Care of Pulaski at a glance
Lifeline Health Care of Pulaski is a for-profit home health agency in Somerset, Kentucky (Pulaski County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Kentucky average of 3.6.
89.2% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Kentucky average 88.7%).
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
- October 1, 1984
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Pulaski County
- CMS Certification Number
- 187099
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 98.9% | 97.2% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 89.2% | 88.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 89.2% | 89.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 88.9% | 89.6% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 90.1% | 90.7% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 85.4% | 86.4% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 89.5% | 83.8% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11.3% | 11.3% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Lifeline Health Care of Pulaski
- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★3Average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lifeline Health Care of Pulaski's rating?
Lifeline Health Care of Pulaski has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Kentucky home health agencies is 3.6 stars.
Where is Lifeline Health Care of Pulaski and how do I contact it?
Lifeline Health Care of Pulaski is at 600 1/2 Clifty Street, Suites 2 and 3, Somerset, KY 42503. Phone: (606) 679-9245.
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.