home health agency in Acton, MA
Acton Public Health Nursing SE
30 Sudbury Road, Acton, MA 01720 · (978) 929-6650
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
Acton Public Health Nursing SE at a glance
Acton Public Health Nursing SE is a government home health agency in Acton, Massachusetts (Middlesex 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.
85.7% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Massachusetts average 79.4%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1966
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Home Health Aide
- County
- Middlesex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 227057
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) | 95.1% | 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) | 85.7% | 79.4% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 92.4% | 80.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 84.3% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 84.1% | 80.5% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 100% | 75.8% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.6% | 1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 82.7% | 80% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.6% | 10.5% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Acton Public Health Nursing SE's rating?
Acton Public Health Nursing SE 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 Acton Public Health Nursing SE and how do I contact it?
Acton Public Health Nursing SE is at 30 Sudbury Road, Acton, MA 01720. Phone: (978) 929-6650.
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.