home health agency in Pentwater, MI
Northern Home Care, INC
42 W 2nd St #3, Pentwater, MI 49449 · (231) 689-0096
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
Northern Home Care, INC at a glance
Northern Home Care, INC is a for-profit home health agency in Pentwater, Michigan.
CMS gives it 1.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Michigan average of 3.3.
64% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Michigan average 85.1%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- April 9, 1993
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social
- CMS Certification Number
- 237243
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 1.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 92.6% | 91.8% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 64% | 85.1% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 74.6% | 87.3% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 71.8% | 89.2% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 69.1% | 87.6% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 62.4% | 83.8% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 78.9% | 85.1% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 14.6% | 9.8% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Home Care, INC's rating?
Northern Home Care, INC has 1.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Michigan home health agencies is 3.3 stars.
Where is Northern Home Care, INC and how do I contact it?
Northern Home Care, INC is at 42 W 2nd St #3, Pentwater, MI 49449. Phone: (231) 689-0096.
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.