home health agency in Independence, MO
Specialized Home Care
2311 Redwood Avenue, Independence, MO 64057 · (816) 795-7990
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
Specialized Home Care at a glance
Specialized Home Care is a for-profit home health agency in Independence, Missouri (Jackson County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Missouri average of 3.4.
87.3% 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
- October 8, 2014
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Jackson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 267653
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.8% | 96.2% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 87.3% | 85.2% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 90.3% | 88.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.4% | 88.7% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 90.2% | 82.4% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 93.2% | 84.7% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.8% | 9.7% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Specialized Home Care
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Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC
4721 South Cliff Avenue, Suite 211, Independence, MO 64055 · 4.5 mi
For-profit
★★★★★2.5Average- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★1.5Below average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Specialized Home Care's rating?
Specialized Home Care has 3.5 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 Specialized Home Care and how do I contact it?
Specialized Home Care is at 2311 Redwood Avenue, Independence, MO 64057. Phone: (816) 795-7990.
About this data
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