home health agency in Columbia, MS
Forrest General Home Care of Marion General
912 Sumrall Road, Columbia, MS 39429 · (601) 740-2201
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
Forrest General Home Care of Marion General at a glance
Forrest General Home Care of Marion General is a government home health agency in Columbia, Mississippi (Marion County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Mississippi average of 3.7.
88.2% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Mississippi average 91%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- September 4, 1974
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Marion County
- CMS Certification Number
- 257089
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.2% | 97.6% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 88.2% | 91% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 88.8% | 91.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 89.2% | 92.2% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 87.2% | 91.6% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 89.3% | 89.3% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 81.7% | 82.5% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.7% | 13.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
- ★★★★★2.5Average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Forrest General Home Care of Marion General's rating?
Forrest General Home Care of Marion General has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Mississippi home health agencies is 3.7 stars.
Where is Forrest General Home Care of Marion General and how do I contact it?
Forrest General Home Care of Marion General is at 912 Sumrall Road, Columbia, MS 39429. Phone: (601) 740-2201.
About this data
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