home health agency in Bethesda, MD
Potomac Home Health Care
6700A Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817 · (301) 896-6999
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
Potomac Home Health Care at a glance
Potomac Home Health Care is a non-profit home health agency in Bethesda, Maryland (Montgomery County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Maryland average of 3.8.
87.7% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Maryland 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
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- April 5, 1984
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Montgomery County
- CMS Certification Number
- 217084
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.6% | 96.6% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 87.7% | 89.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 90.1% | 91.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 91.5% | 90.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 95.2% | 93% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 84.4% | 88.5% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 91.9% | 86.7% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 5.5% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 7.8% | 9.1% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Potomac Home Health Care's rating?
Potomac Home Health Care has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Maryland home health agencies is 3.8 stars.
Where is Potomac Home Health Care and how do I contact it?
Potomac Home Health Care is at 6700A Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817. Phone: (301) 896-6999.
About this data
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