home health agency in Faith, SD
West Winds Health Services, INC
300 North Fairground Street, Faith, SD 57626 · (605) 967-2000
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
West Winds Health Services, INC at a glance
West Winds Health Services, INC is a for-profit home health agency in Faith, South Dakota.
CMS gives it 1.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the South Dakota average of 3.7.
62.2% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (South Dakota average 85.1%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- October 3, 1996
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Home Health Aide
- CMS Certification Number
- 437070
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 1.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 91.8% | 98.5% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 62.2% | 85.1% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 63.9% | 87% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 75.6% | 90.2% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 54.1% | 88.4% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 82.3% | 85.4% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 51.3% | 84.2% | 80.2% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 17.6% | 8.7% | 10.9% | Worse |
Frequently asked questions
What is West Winds Health Services, INC's rating?
West Winds Health Services, INC has 1.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for South Dakota home health agencies is 3.7 stars.
Where is West Winds Health Services, INC and how do I contact it?
West Winds Health Services, INC is at 300 North Fairground Street, Faith, SD 57626. Phone: (605) 967-2000.
About this data
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