home health agency in Bluffton, SC
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country
108 Trader Cross, Suite 100, Bluffton, SC 29909 · (843) 872-0946
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
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country at a glance
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country is a for-profit home health agency in Bluffton, South Carolina (Jasper 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.
95.1% 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
- November 7, 2013
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Jasper County
- CMS Certification Number
- 427123
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) | 95.1% | 90.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 95% | 91.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 95.2% | 91.9% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 95.1% | 93% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 93.2% | 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) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| 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) | 84.1% | 85.2% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3% | 3.9% | 4.1% | Better |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 12.1% | 9.7% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country's rating?
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country 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 Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country and how do I contact it?
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country is at 108 Trader Cross, Suite 100, Bluffton, SC 29909. Phone: (843) 872-0946.
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.