home health agency in Georgetown, SC
Amedisys Home Health of Georgetown
2503 Highmarket Street, Georgetown, SC 29440 · (843) 546-1730
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
Amedisys Home Health of Georgetown at a glance
Amedisys Home Health of Georgetown is a for-profit home health agency in Georgetown, South Carolina (Georgetown County).
CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the South Carolina average of 3.9.
91.1% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (South Carolina average 90.1%).
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
- December 21, 1993
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Georgetown County
- CMS Certification Number
- 427065
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4.5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 100% | 97.6% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 91.1% | 90.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 93.7% | 91.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.7% | 91.9% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 97.8% | 93% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 90.6% | 89.3% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 87.5% | 85.2% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11.6% | 9.7% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amedisys Home Health of Georgetown's rating?
Amedisys Home Health of Georgetown has 4.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for South Carolina home health agencies is 3.9 stars.
Where is Amedisys Home Health of Georgetown and how do I contact it?
Amedisys Home Health of Georgetown is at 2503 Highmarket Street, Georgetown, SC 29440. Phone: (843) 546-1730.
About this data
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