home health agency in Albany, NY
Vna Home Health
35 Colvin Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 · (518) 489-2681
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
Vna Home Health at a glance
Vna Home Health is a non-profit home health agency in Albany, New York.
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the New York average of 3.6.
88% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (New York average 87.8%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1966
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- CMS Certification Number
- 337019
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.5% | 96.1% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 88% | 87.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 90.7% | 88.4% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 89.9% | 88.6% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 93.6% | 90.6% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 86.2% | 85.7% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | Average |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 88.7% | 86.3% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.7% | 4.4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 7.7% | 8.9% | 10.9% | Better |
Other home health agencies near Vna Home Health
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab Association
433 River Street Suite 3000, Troy, NY 12180 · 10.6 mi
Non-profit
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
All home health agencies in Albany, NY · Compare side by side
Frequently asked questions
What is Vna Home Health's rating?
Vna Home Health has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for New York home health agencies is 3.6 stars.
Where is Vna Home Health and how do I contact it?
Vna Home Health is at 35 Colvin Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. Phone: (518) 489-2681.
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.