home health agency in Tompkinsville, KY
Lifeline Home Health
710 North Main Street, Tompkinsville, KY 42167 · (270) 487-5905
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 Home Health at a glance
Lifeline Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Tompkinsville, Kentucky (Monroe 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.
91.2% 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
- December 26, 1985
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Monroe County
- CMS Certification Number
- 187130
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) | 98.8% | 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) | 91.2% | 88.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 93.7% | 89.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.6% | 89.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 92.6% | 90.7% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 91% | 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) | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 84.7% | 83.8% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 16.3% | 11.3% | 10.9% | Worse |
Other home health agencies near Lifeline Home Health
T. J. Samson Comm Hosp Home Care Program
1301 North Race Street, Glasgow, KY 42141 · 19.8 mi
Non-profit
★★★★★4.5Much above average- ★★★★★4Above average
Family Home Health Care, LLC DBA Adoration Home Health
937 Campbellsville Road, Suite 903, Columbia, KY 42728 · 34.8 mi
For-profit
★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
Adoration Home Health Nashville South
126 West Jackson Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 · 35 mi
For-profit
★★★★★4.5Much above average
All home health agencies in Tompkinsville, KY · Compare side by side
Frequently asked questions
What is Lifeline Home Health's rating?
Lifeline Home Health 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 Home Health and how do I contact it?
Lifeline Home Health is at 710 North Main Street, Tompkinsville, KY 42167. Phone: (270) 487-5905.
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.