home health agency in West Monroe, LA
Best Home Health
801 North 31st St. Suite 2, West Monroe, LA 71291 · (318) 323-5594
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
Best Home Health at a glance
Best Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in West Monroe, Louisiana (Ouachita County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Louisiana average of 3.7.
85.1% 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
- May 23, 1983
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Ouachita County
- CMS Certification Number
- 197086
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 100% | 98.4% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 85.1% | 89.6% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 77.9% | 89.9% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 84% | 91.3% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 89.7% | 89.5% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 90.1% | 89% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 67.9% | 76.4% | 80.2% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 16.2% | 14.5% | 10.9% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Best Home Health's rating?
Best Home Health has 3 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 Best Home Health and how do I contact it?
Best Home Health is at 801 North 31st St. Suite 2, West Monroe, LA 71291. Phone: (318) 323-5594.
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.