home health agency in So Portland, ME
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice
225 Gorham Rd, Suite 200, So Portland, ME 04106 · (800) 757-3326
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
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice at a glance
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice is a non-profit home health agency in So Portland, Maine (Cumberland County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Maine average of 3.4.
83.9% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Maine average 87.7%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- February 3, 1967
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Cumberland County
- CMS Certification Number
- 207020
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 83% | 95.9% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 83.9% | 87.7% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 88% | 91.2% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 86.5% | 89.1% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 84.1% | 88.3% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 82.4% | 83.2% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 89.7% | 87.4% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.6% | 9% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Light Home Care & Hospice's rating?
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice has 2.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Maine home health agencies is 3.4 stars.
Where is Northern Light Home Care & Hospice and how do I contact it?
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice is at 225 Gorham Rd, Suite 200, So Portland, ME 04106. Phone: (800) 757-3326.
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.