home health agency in Elkins Park, PA
Achilles Home Health
8118 Old York Road, Suite D, Elkins Park, PA 19027 · (215) 635-1800
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
Achilles Home Health at a glance
Achilles Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania (Montgomery County).
CMS gives it 1.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.3.
57.9% 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 12, 2012
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Montgomery County
- CMS Certification Number
- 398174
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 1.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 88.2% | 95.3% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 57.9% | 85.8% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 48% | 87.3% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 55.9% | 87.7% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 36.9% | 89.1% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 49.5% | 83.1% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.9% | 1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 83.3% | 84.5% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Achilles Home Health's rating?
Achilles Home Health has 1.5 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 Achilles Home Health and how do I contact it?
Achilles Home Health is at 8118 Old York Road, Suite D, Elkins Park, PA 19027. Phone: (215) 635-1800.
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.