home health agency in Las Cruces, NM
Sierra Home Care
201 N. Church St, Suite 300, Las Cruces, NM 88001 · (575) 894-1735
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
Sierra Home Care at a glance
Sierra Home Care is a for-profit home health agency in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Dona Ana County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the New Mexico average of 3.3.
90.2% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (New Mexico average 83.5%).
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
- March 13, 2003
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Dona Ana County
- CMS Certification Number
- 327180
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.4% | 93.5% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 90.2% | 83.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 87.6% | 85.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.1% | 87.8% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 90.2% | 87.5% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 88.6% | 83.6% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 81.2% | 74.9% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 12% | 11% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Sierra Home Care
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- Not rated
- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sierra Home Care's rating?
Sierra Home Care has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for New Mexico home health agencies is 3.3 stars.
Where is Sierra Home Care and how do I contact it?
Sierra Home Care is at 201 N. Church St, Suite 300, Las Cruces, NM 88001. Phone: (575) 894-1735.
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.