home health agency in Wakefield, RI
South County Home Health
One High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 · (401) 782-0500
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
South County Home Health at a glance
South County Home Health is a non-profit home health agency in Wakefield, Rhode Island (Washington County).
CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Rhode Island average of 3.2.
88.2% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Rhode Island 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
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1968
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Washington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 417023
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.9% | 96.4% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 88.2% | 85.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 90.2% | 88.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 93% | 85.3% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 97.5% | 87.9% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 89.5% | 81.3% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Average |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 93.9% | 86.9% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 5.5% | 9.9% | 10.9% | Better |
Other home health agencies near South County Home Health
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- ★★★★★3Average
Saint Elizabeth Home Care (Cathleen Naughton Associates)
2364 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 · 19.3 mi
Non-profit
★★★★★2.5Average- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is South County Home Health's rating?
South County Home Health has 4.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Rhode Island home health agencies is 3.2 stars.
Where is South County Home Health and how do I contact it?
South County Home Health is at One High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Phone: (401) 782-0500.
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.