home health agency in Fort Washington, MD
Americare in Home Nursing
8181 Professional Pl,, Fort Washington, MD 20744 · (800) 296-9002
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
Americare in Home Nursing at a glance
Americare in Home Nursing is a for-profit home health agency in Fort Washington, Maryland (Prince Georges County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Maryland average of 3.8.
92.4% 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
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- December 5, 2003
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Prince Georges County
- CMS Certification Number
- 217152
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 99.1% | 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) | 92.4% | 89.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 94.4% | 91.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 96.9% | 90.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 98% | 93% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 94.9% | 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) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 85.1% | 86.7% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.2% | 9.1% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Americare in Home Nursing's rating?
Americare in Home Nursing has 5 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 Americare in Home Nursing and how do I contact it?
Americare in Home Nursing is at 8181 Professional Pl,, Fort Washington, MD 20744. Phone: (800) 296-9002.
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.