home health agency in Emmaus, PA
Providence Home Health Agency, INC.
29 N 4th Street, Emmaus, PA 18049 · (610) 421-8623
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
Providence Home Health Agency, INC. at a glance
Providence Home Health Agency, INC. is a for-profit home health agency in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.3.
80.8% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Pennsylvania average 85.8%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- August 21, 2012
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- CMS Certification Number
- 398186
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 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) | 68.3% | 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) | 80.8% | 85.8% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 81.7% | 87.3% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 84.5% | 87.7% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 97.3% | 89.1% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 81.6% | 83.1% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.6% | 1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.1% | 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) | 79.8% | 84.5% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Providence Home Health Agency, INC.'s rating?
Providence Home Health Agency, INC. has 2.5 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 Providence Home Health Agency, INC. and how do I contact it?
Providence Home Health Agency, INC. is at 29 N 4th Street, Emmaus, PA 18049. Phone: (610) 421-8623.
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.