home health agency in Saint Louis, MO

Aw Health Care

7212-7216 Balson Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63130 · (314) 726-5600

★★★★★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

Aw Health Care at a glance

Aw Health Care is a for-profit home health agency in Saint Louis, Missouri (St. Louis County).

CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Missouri average of 3.4.

90.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Missouri average 85.2%).

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

Facility details

Type
Home health agency
Ownership
Proprietary
Medicare-certified since
June 21, 2004
Services
Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
County
St. Louis County
CMS Certification Number
267585

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better)4.5 / 53.4 / 53.2 / 5Better

Care

This facility99.6%Missouri average96.2%U.S. average94%
Began patients’ care in a timely manner: this facility vs. Missouri and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better)99.6%96.2%94%Better

Outcomes

This facility90.4%Missouri average85.2%U.S. average83.2%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around: this facility vs. Missouri and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better)90.4%85.2%83.2%Better
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better)93.2%88.1%83.2%Better
Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better)94.6%88.7%85.6%Better
Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better)94.1%87.7%84.5%Better
Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better)93.2%82.4%81.2%Better

Safety

This facility1.4%Missouri average1.2%U.S. average1.1%
Patients with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Missouri and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.4%1.2%1.1%Worse
New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0.4%0.3%0.3%Worse

Results

This facility92.8%Missouri average84.7%U.S. average80.2%
Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted): this facility vs. Missouri and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better)92.8%84.7%80.2%Better
Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better)5.1%4.2%4.1%Average
Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better)8.5%9.7%10.9%Better

Other home health agencies near Aw Health Care

  1. Advance Medical Services, INC

    3306 Brown Road, Saint Louis, MO 63114 · 3.3 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  2. Dover Home Health Mo Stl Metro, LLC

    300 Hunter Ave, Suite 107, St Louis, MO 63124 · 3.3 mi

    ★★★★★2Below average
  3. Alpine Care Home Health

    8706 Manchester Road, Suite 108, Saint Louis, MO 63144 · 3.4 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  4. Evertrue Home Health

    1150 Hanley Industrial Court, St. Louis, MO 63144 · 3.4 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4.5Much above average
  5. Evertrue Home Health

    1150 Hanley Industrial Court, Brentwood, MO 63144 · 3.4 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★3.5Above average
  6. Cooperative Home Care, INC

    1924 Marconi Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110 · 4.2 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3.5Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Aw Health Care's rating?

Aw Health Care has 4.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Missouri home health agencies is 3.4 stars.

Where is Aw Health Care and how do I contact it?

Aw Health Care is at 7212-7216 Balson Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63130. Phone: (314) 726-5600.

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.