home health agency in Newton, MA
Mass General Brigham Home Care, INC
95 Wells Ave Ste 320, Newton, MA 02459 · (781) 290-4000
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
Mass General Brigham Home Care, INC at a glance
Mass General Brigham Home Care, INC is a non-profit home health agency in Newton, 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.
83.4% 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
- October 8, 1981
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Middlesex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 227207
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) | 97.4% | 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) | 83.4% | 79.4% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 89.3% | 80.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 88.3% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 91.4% | 80.5% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 83.3% | 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) | 97.3% | 80% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.4% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.3% | 10.5% | 10.9% | Better |
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Central Home Health Care, INC
687 Highland Avenue, Third Floor, Suite 13, Needham, MA 02494 · 2.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mass General Brigham Home Care, INC's rating?
Mass General Brigham Home Care, 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 Mass General Brigham Home Care, INC and how do I contact it?
Mass General Brigham Home Care, INC is at 95 Wells Ave Ste 320, Newton, MA 02459. Phone: (781) 290-4000.
About this data
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