home health agency in Hazle Township, PA
Geisinger Home Health
1201B N Church Street, Suite 403, Hazle Township, PA 18202 · (570) 450-4050
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
Geisinger Home Health at a glance
Geisinger Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County).
CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.3.
93.5% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Pennsylvania average 85.8%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- July 7, 2005
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology
- County
- Luzerne County
- CMS Certification Number
- 398030
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4.5 / 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) | 91.5% | 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) | 93.5% | 85.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 97.5% | 87.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 94.8% | 87.7% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 96.7% | 89.1% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 94.3% | 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) | 1.1% | 1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 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) | 93.7% | 84.5% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.9% | 10.3% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Geisinger Home Health's rating?
Geisinger Home Health has 4.5 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 Geisinger Home Health and how do I contact it?
Geisinger Home Health is at 1201B N Church Street, Suite 403, Hazle Township, PA 18202. Phone: (570) 450-4050.
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.