home health agency in Lincoln, RI
Nurse on Call
640 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865 · (401) 726-7744
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
Nurse on Call at a glance
Nurse on Call is a for-profit home health agency in Lincoln, Rhode Island (Providence County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to 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
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- May 25, 2004
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Providence County
- CMS Certification Number
- 417059
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 97.5% | 96.4% | 94% | Average |
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) | 89% | 88.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 89.8% | 85.3% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 91% | 87.9% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 89.7% | 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% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 93.1% | 86.9% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.3% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.7% | 9.9% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nurse on Call's rating?
Nurse on Call has 3.5 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 Nurse on Call and how do I contact it?
Nurse on Call is at 640 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865. Phone: (401) 726-7744.
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.