home health agency in Jamaica Plain, MA
Guardian Healthcare
891 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 · (617) 477-8290
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
Guardian Healthcare at a glance
Guardian Healthcare is a for-profit home health agency in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts (Suffolk 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.
83% 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
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- February 26, 2010
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Suffolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 227516
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) | 96.4% | 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% | 79.4% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 82.9% | 80.1% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 90.3% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 80.7% | 80.5% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 77.5% | 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) | 1.7% | 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) | 79.4% | 80% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Guardian Healthcare's rating?
Guardian Healthcare 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 Guardian Healthcare and how do I contact it?
Guardian Healthcare is at 891 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Phone: (617) 477-8290.
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.