home health agency in Shreveport, LA

Hme Hlth Dept Willis Knighton

3300 Albert Bicknell Dr, Shreveport, LA 71103 · (318) 212-4180

★★★★★2.5
Average
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

Hme Hlth Dept Willis Knighton at a glance

Hme Hlth Dept Willis Knighton is a for-profit home health agency in Shreveport, Louisiana (Caddo County).

CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Louisiana average of 3.7.

78.5% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Louisiana average 89.6%).

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
June 15, 1979
Services
Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
County
Caddo County
CMS Certification Number
197056

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityLouisiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better)2.5 / 53.7 / 53.2 / 5Worse

Care

This facility82.9%Louisiana average98.4%U.S. average94%
Began patients’ care in a timely manner: this facility vs. Louisiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityLouisiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better)82.9%98.4%94%Worse

Outcomes

This facility78.5%Louisiana average89.6%U.S. average83.2%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around: this facility vs. Louisiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityLouisiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better)78.5%89.6%83.2%Worse
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better)82.1%89.9%83.2%Average
Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better)83.8%91.3%85.6%Average
Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better)89.4%89.5%84.5%Better
Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better)83.3%89%81.2%Average

Safety

This facility0.9%Louisiana average1.2%U.S. average1.1%
Patients with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Louisiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityLouisiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)0.9%1.2%1.1%Better
New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0.9%0.2%0.3%Worse

Results

This facility70.2%Louisiana average76.4%U.S. average80.2%
Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted): this facility vs. Louisiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityLouisiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better)70.2%76.4%80.2%Worse
Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better)3.9%4.1%4.1%Average
Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better)11.9%14.5%10.9%Average

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  3. Vitalcaring Group

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  4. Elara Caring

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  5. Amedisys Home Health

    425 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Suite 246, Shreveport, LA 71106 · 7.7 mi

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    ★★★★★4.5Much above average
  6. Christus Homecare Shreveport-Bossier

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    ★★★★★4Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hme Hlth Dept Willis Knighton's rating?

Hme Hlth Dept Willis Knighton has 2.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Louisiana home health agencies is 3.7 stars.

Where is Hme Hlth Dept Willis Knighton and how do I contact it?

Hme Hlth Dept Willis Knighton is at 3300 Albert Bicknell Dr, Shreveport, LA 71103. Phone: (318) 212-4180.

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.