home health agency in Northampton, MA
Vna & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson
30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060 · (413) 584-1060
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
Vna & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson at a glance
Vna & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson is a non-profit home health agency in Northampton, Massachusetts (Hampshire County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 2.9.
87.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Massachusetts average 79.4%).
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 1, 1966
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Hampshire County
- CMS Certification Number
- 227021
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 97.5% | 91.6% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 87.4% | 79.4% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 91.6% | 80.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 89.4% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 89.8% | 80.5% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 83.6% | 75.8% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1% | 1.1% | Average |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 93.9% | 80% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.5% | 10.5% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vna & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson's rating?
Vna & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Massachusetts home health agencies is 2.9 stars.
Where is Vna & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson and how do I contact it?
Vna & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson is at 30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060. Phone: (413) 584-1060.
About this data
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