home health agency in Ogdensberg, NY
Northern Lights Home Health Care
8101 State Hwy 68, Ogdensberg, NY 13617 · (315) 714-3135
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
Northern Lights Home Health Care at a glance
Northern Lights Home Health Care is a non-profit home health agency in Ogdensberg, New York (St. Lawrence 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.
91% 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
- September 9, 2013
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- St. Lawrence County
- CMS Certification Number
- 337442
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) | 87.4% | 96.1% | 94% | Worse |
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) | 91% | 87.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 90.6% | 88.4% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 94.2% | 88.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 93.4% | 90.6% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 89.4% | 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) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 95.1% | 86.3% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.2% | 4.4% | 4.1% | Better |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.1% | 8.9% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Lights Home Health Care's rating?
Northern Lights Home Health Care 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 Northern Lights Home Health Care and how do I contact it?
Northern Lights Home Health Care is at 8101 State Hwy 68, Ogdensberg, NY 13617. Phone: (315) 714-3135.
About this data
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