home health agency in Hagerstown, MD
Meritus Medical Center, INC
1799 Howell Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740 · (301) 766-7800
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
Meritus Medical Center, INC at a glance
Meritus Medical Center, INC is a non-profit home health agency in Hagerstown, Maryland (Washington 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.
86.7% 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
- May 4, 1984
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Washington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 217085
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) | 98.8% | 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) | 86.7% | 89.6% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 91.8% | 91.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 90.5% | 90.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 96% | 93% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 88% | 88.5% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 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) | 89% | 86.7% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 7.7% | 9.1% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Meritus Medical Center, INC's rating?
Meritus Medical Center, INC 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 Meritus Medical Center, INC and how do I contact it?
Meritus Medical Center, INC is at 1799 Howell Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Phone: (301) 766-7800.
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.