home health agency in Taunton, MA
Nightingale Visiting Nurses
125 County Street, Taunton, MA 02780 · (508) 967-0761
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
Nightingale Visiting Nurses at a glance
Nightingale Visiting Nurses is a for-profit home health agency in Taunton, Massachusetts (Bristol County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Massachusetts average of 2.9.
82.8% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Massachusetts average 79.4%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- August 18, 1982
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Bristol County
- CMS Certification Number
- 227215
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 88.8% | 91.6% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 82.8% | 79.4% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 86.7% | 80.1% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 82.6% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 88.6% | 80.5% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 78.9% | 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) | 0.8% | 1% | 1.1% | Better |
| 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) | 78.2% | 80% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 13.5% | 10.5% | 10.9% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nightingale Visiting Nurses's rating?
Nightingale Visiting Nurses has 2.5 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 Nightingale Visiting Nurses and how do I contact it?
Nightingale Visiting Nurses is at 125 County Street, Taunton, MA 02780. Phone: (508) 967-0761.
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.