home health agency in Swansea, MA
Alphacare Home Health Agency
1707 Gar Highway, Swansea, MA 02777 · (617) 600-4547
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
Alphacare Home Health Agency at a glance
Alphacare Home Health Agency is a for-profit home health agency in Swansea, Massachusetts (Bristol County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Massachusetts average of 2.9.
86.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Massachusetts average 79.4%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- August 8, 2010
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Home Health Aide
- County
- Bristol County
- CMS Certification Number
- 227523
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 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) | 99.7% | 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) | 86.4% | 79.4% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 76.6% | 80.1% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 99.3% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 74.4% | 80.5% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 51.5% | 75.8% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.5% | 1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
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★★★★★3.5Above average- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alphacare Home Health Agency's rating?
Alphacare Home Health Agency has 3 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 Alphacare Home Health Agency and how do I contact it?
Alphacare Home Health Agency is at 1707 Gar Highway, Swansea, MA 02777. Phone: (617) 600-4547.
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.