home health agency in Sylva, NC
Harris Home Health
81 Medical Park Loop, Suite 204, Sylva, NC 28779 · (828) 586-7410
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
Harris Home Health at a glance
Harris Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Sylva, North Carolina (Jackson County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the North Carolina average of 3.7.
85.1% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (North Carolina average 88.9%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- July 7, 1970
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Jackson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 347029
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 97.7% | 97.6% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 85.1% | 88.9% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 88% | 90.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 88.2% | 89.8% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 92.1% | 91.3% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 83.7% | 87.3% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 92.1% | 82.8% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 7.7% | 9.7% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Home Health's rating?
Harris Home Health has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for North Carolina home health agencies is 3.7 stars.
Where is Harris Home Health and how do I contact it?
Harris Home Health is at 81 Medical Park Loop, Suite 204, Sylva, NC 28779. Phone: (828) 586-7410.
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.