home health agency in Portland, ME
Amedisys Home Health
1685 Congress Street, Ste 100, Portland, ME 04102 · (207) 772-7520
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
Amedisys Home Health at a glance
Amedisys Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Portland, Maine (Cumberland County).
CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Maine average of 3.4.
90.6% 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.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- May 23, 2009
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social
- County
- Cumberland County
- CMS Certification Number
- 207073
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.9% | 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) | 90.6% | 87.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 91.9% | 91.2% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.9% | 89.1% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 91.9% | 88.3% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 90% | 83.2% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 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) | 86.1% | 87.4% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 6.9% | 9% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amedisys Home Health's rating?
Amedisys Home Health has 4.5 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 Amedisys Home Health and how do I contact it?
Amedisys Home Health is at 1685 Congress Street, Ste 100, Portland, ME 04102. Phone: (207) 772-7520.
About this data
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