home health agency in Elizabeth City, NC
Sentara Home Care Services
426 McArthur Drive Suite B, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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
Sentara Home Care Services at a glance
Sentara Home Care Services is a non-profit home health agency in Elizabeth City, North Carolina (Pasquotank 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.
86.8% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (North Carolina average 88.9%).
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
- December 1, 1993
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Pasquotank County
- CMS Certification Number
- 347202
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) | 98.3% | 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) | 86.8% | 88.9% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 88.2% | 90.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 88.5% | 89.8% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 88.2% | 91.3% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 84.9% | 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) | 0.5% | 1% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 96.5% | 82.8% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 6.9% | 9.7% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sentara Home Care Services's rating?
Sentara Home Care Services 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 Sentara Home Care Services and how do I contact it?
Sentara Home Care Services is at 426 McArthur Drive Suite B, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.
About this data
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