home health agency in Windom, MN

Good Sam Society Home Care of SW Mn

866 First Avenue North, Windom, MN 56101 · (507) 831-0734

★★★★★4.5
Much above average
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

Good Sam Society Home Care of SW Mn at a glance

Good Sam Society Home Care of SW Mn is a non-profit home health agency in Windom, Minnesota (Cottonwood County).

CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.1.

91.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Minnesota average 80.7%).

Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.

Facility details

Type
Home health agency
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
July 30, 1998
Services
Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
County
Cottonwood County
CMS Certification Number
248061

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better)4.5 / 53.1 / 53.2 / 5Better

Care

This facility99.5%Minnesota average91.8%U.S. average94%
Began patients’ care in a timely manner: this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better)99.5%91.8%94%Better

Outcomes

This facility91.4%Minnesota average80.7%U.S. average83.2%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around: this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better)91.4%80.7%83.2%Better
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better)93.9%81.5%83.2%Better
Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better)95.6%83.9%85.6%Better
Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better)96.2%84.6%84.5%Better
Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better)95.2%78.4%81.2%Better

Safety

This facility1.7%Minnesota average1.9%U.S. average1.1%
Patients with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.7%1.9%1.1%Worse
New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0.9%0.5%0.3%Worse

Results

This facility96.7%Minnesota average87.3%U.S. average80.2%
Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted): this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better)96.7%87.3%80.2%Better
Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better)4.3%4.1%4.1%Average
Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better)7.1%9.4%10.9%Better

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    ★★★★★3Average
  2. Avera @ Home

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    ★★★★★3.5Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Good Sam Society Home Care of SW Mn's rating?

Good Sam Society Home Care of SW Mn has 4.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Minnesota home health agencies is 3.1 stars.

Where is Good Sam Society Home Care of SW Mn and how do I contact it?

Good Sam Society Home Care of SW Mn is at 866 First Avenue North, Windom, MN 56101. Phone: (507) 831-0734.

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.