home health agency in Elizabethtown, NY
Essex County Nursing Service
132 Water Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 · (518) 873-3500
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
Essex County Nursing Service at a glance
Essex County Nursing Service is a government home health agency in Elizabethtown, New York (Essex County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the New York average of 3.6.
80.9% 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, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1966
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Essex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 337118
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 93.4% | 96.1% | 94% | Average |
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) | 80.9% | 87.8% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 84.3% | 88.4% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 87.4% | 88.6% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 78.3% | 90.6% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 73.8% | 85.7% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 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) | 84% | 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) | 12.8% | 8.9% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Essex County Nursing Service's rating?
Essex County Nursing Service has 2.5 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 Essex County Nursing Service and how do I contact it?
Essex County Nursing Service is at 132 Water Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932. Phone: (518) 873-3500.
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.