home health agency in Lowell, MA
Better Life at Home LLC
173 Pine Street, Lowell, MA 01852 · (978) 681-8000
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
Better Life at Home LLC at a glance
Better Life at Home LLC is a for-profit home health agency in Lowell, Massachusetts (Middlesex County).
CMS gives it 1.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Massachusetts average of 2.9.
55.3% 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
- April 11, 2013
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Middlesex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 227568
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 1.5 / 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) | 97.8% | 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) | 55.3% | 79.4% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 42.1% | 80.1% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 36.3% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 49.5% | 80.5% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 20.3% | 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) | 1.1% | 1% | 1.1% | Average |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Better Life at Home LLC's rating?
Better Life at Home LLC has 1.5 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 Better Life at Home LLC and how do I contact it?
Better Life at Home LLC is at 173 Pine Street, Lowell, MA 01852. Phone: (978) 681-8000.
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.