home health agency in Towanda, PA
Guthrie Home Health
421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA 18848 · (570) 265-3510
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
Guthrie Home Health at a glance
Guthrie Home Health is a non-profit home health agency in Towanda, Pennsylvania (Bradford County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.3.
90.3% 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.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 1, 1976
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social
- County
- Bradford County
- CMS Certification Number
- 397120
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 98.5% | 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) | 90.3% | 85.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 92.2% | 87.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 93.1% | 87.7% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 91.6% | 89.1% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 91.5% | 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) | 1.6% | 1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 93% | 84.5% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.8% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Guthrie Home Health's rating?
Guthrie Home Health has 4 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 Guthrie Home Health and how do I contact it?
Guthrie Home Health is at 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA 18848. Phone: (570) 265-3510.
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.