home health agency in Aiken, SC
Nhc Homecare Aiken
233 Pendleton St. NW, Aiken, SC 29801 · (803) 643-1701
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
Nhc Homecare Aiken at a glance
Nhc Homecare Aiken is a for-profit home health agency in Aiken, South Carolina (Aiken County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the South Carolina average of 3.9.
89.8% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (South Carolina average 90.1%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- February 7, 1996
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social
- County
- Aiken County
- CMS Certification Number
- 427077
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 89.8% | 90.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 90.6% | 91.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 95.1% | 91.9% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 91.8% | 93% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 89.8% | 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) | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 79.2% | 85.2% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11.2% | 9.7% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nhc Homecare Aiken's rating?
Nhc Homecare Aiken has 4 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 Nhc Homecare Aiken and how do I contact it?
Nhc Homecare Aiken is at 233 Pendleton St. NW, Aiken, SC 29801. Phone: (803) 643-1701.
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.