home health agency in Fairhaven, MA
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association INC
200 Mill Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719 · (508) 973-3420
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
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association INC at a glance
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association INC is a non-profit home health agency in Fairhaven, Massachusetts (Bristol 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.
85.8% 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
- Bristol County
- CMS Certification Number
- 227101
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) | 98.9% | 91.6% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 85.8% | 79.4% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 88.2% | 80.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 87.7% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 91.3% | 80.5% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 86% | 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) | 0.9% | 1% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 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) | 94.2% | 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) | 7.5% | 10.5% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association INC's rating?
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association INC 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 Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association INC and how do I contact it?
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association INC is at 200 Mill Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Phone: (508) 973-3420.
About this data
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