home health agency in Watertown, NY
Samaritan Home Health, INC
104 Paddock Street, Watertown, NY 13601 · (315) 782-0415
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
Samaritan Home Health, INC at a glance
Samaritan Home Health, INC is a non-profit home health agency in Watertown, New York (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the New York average of 3.6.
90.7% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (New York average 87.8%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- April 15, 1988
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 337254
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 98.7% | 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) | 90.7% | 87.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 91.1% | 88.4% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.5% | 88.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 89% | 90.6% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 90.7% | 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) | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 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) | 86.6% | 86.3% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.6% | 4.4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11.5% | 8.9% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Samaritan Home Health, INC's rating?
Samaritan Home Health, INC has 3.5 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 Samaritan Home Health, INC and how do I contact it?
Samaritan Home Health, INC is at 104 Paddock Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: (315) 782-0415.
About this data
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