home health agency in Bangor, ME
Community Health & Counseling Services
42 Cedar Street, Bangor, ME 04402 · (207) 947-0366
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
Community Health & Counseling Services at a glance
Community Health & Counseling Services is a non-profit home health agency in Bangor, Maine.
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Maine average of 3.4.
82.7% 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
- July 20, 1972
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- CMS Certification Number
- 207026
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99% | 95.9% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 82.7% | 87.7% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 88.3% | 91.2% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 86.3% | 89.1% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 86.6% | 88.3% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 79.2% | 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) | 0.6% | 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) | 88.3% | 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) | 7.8% | 9% | 10.9% | Better |
Frequently asked questions
What is Community Health & Counseling Services's rating?
Community Health & Counseling Services has 3 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 Community Health & Counseling Services and how do I contact it?
Community Health & Counseling Services is at 42 Cedar Street, Bangor, ME 04402. Phone: (207) 947-0366.
About this data
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