home health agency in North Augusta, SC
University Home Health
106B East Martintown Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841 · (803) 278-0770
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
University Home Health at a glance
University Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in North Augusta, South Carolina (Aiken County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the South Carolina average of 3.9.
80.9% 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
- June 1, 1981
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Aiken County
- CMS Certification Number
- 427300
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 96.5% | 97.6% | 94% | Average |
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) | 80.9% | 90.1% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 79.8% | 91.5% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 83.5% | 91.9% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 98.6% | 93% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 87.9% | 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) | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 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) | 88.1% | 85.2% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.8% | 3.9% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.8% | 9.7% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near University Home Health
- ★★★★★3Average
- Not rated
- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is University Home Health's rating?
University Home Health has 3 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 University Home Health and how do I contact it?
University Home Health is at 106B East Martintown Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841. Phone: (803) 278-0770.
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.