home health agency in Ord, NE
Vchs Home Health
400 South 23rd Street, Ord, NE 68862 · (308) 728-4355
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
Vchs Home Health at a glance
Vchs Home Health is a government home health agency in Ord, Nebraska (Valley County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Nebraska average of 3.3.
78.8% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Nebraska average 82.3%).
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
- October 20, 1989
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Valley County
- CMS Certification Number
- 287055
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 98.1% | 96.1% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 78.8% | 82.3% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 75.9% | 85.8% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 78.8% | 84.6% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 80.8% | 87.5% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 76.7% | 84.3% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 78.6% | 85% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 18.1% | 10.3% | 10.9% | Worse |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vchs Home Health's rating?
Vchs Home Health has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Nebraska home health agencies is 3.3 stars.
Where is Vchs Home Health and how do I contact it?
Vchs Home Health is at 400 South 23rd Street, Ord, NE 68862. Phone: (308) 728-4355.
About this data
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