home health agency in Houghton, MI
Up Health System Home Care and Hospice Portage
901 W Sharon Ave, Suite 2&3, Houghton, MI 49931 · (906) 483-1160
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
Up Health System Home Care and Hospice Portage at a glance
Up Health System Home Care and Hospice Portage is a for-profit home health agency in Houghton, Michigan.
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Michigan average of 3.3.
91.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Michigan average 85.1%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- October 6, 1994
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology
- CMS Certification Number
- 237262
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.2% | 91.8% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 91.6% | 85.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 88.9% | 87.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 91.3% | 89.2% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 92% | 87.6% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 87.6% | 83.8% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.7% | 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) | 85.6% | 85.1% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 15.7% | 9.8% | 10.9% | Worse |
Other home health agencies near Up Health System Home Care and Hospice Portage
- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
Baraga County Home Care and Hospice
18341 US Highway 41, Suite 1, L'anse, MI 49946 · 34.8 mi
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★★★★★2.5Average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Up Health System Home Care and Hospice Portage's rating?
Up Health System Home Care and Hospice Portage has 3.5 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 Up Health System Home Care and Hospice Portage and how do I contact it?
Up Health System Home Care and Hospice Portage is at 901 W Sharon Ave, Suite 2&3, Houghton, MI 49931. Phone: (906) 483-1160.
About this data
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