home health agency in Altoona, PA
Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania
20 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA 16601 · (814) 946-5411
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
Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania at a glance
Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania is a for-profit home health agency in Altoona, Pennsylvania (Blair County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Pennsylvania average of 3.3.
87.1% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Pennsylvania average 85.8%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1969
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Blair County
- CMS Certification Number
- 397087
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 97.7% | 95.3% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 87.1% | 85.8% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 90.8% | 87.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 90.1% | 87.7% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 89.7% | 89.1% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 88% | 83.1% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania 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) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Average |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 85.6% | 84.5% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania's rating?
Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Pennsylvania home health agencies is 3.3 stars.
Where is Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania and how do I contact it?
Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania is at 20 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA 16601. Phone: (814) 946-5411.
About this data
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