home health agency in Memphis, TN
Americare Home Health Agency
7936 Players Forest Drive, Memphis, TN 38119 · (901) 795-5949
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
Americare Home Health Agency at a glance
Americare Home Health Agency is a for-profit home health agency in Memphis, Tennessee (Shelby County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Tennessee average of 3.8.
85.3% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Tennessee average 90.5%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- February 29, 1984
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Home Health Aide
- County
- Shelby County
- CMS Certification Number
- 447261
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 95.9% | 96.4% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 85.3% | 90.5% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 76.1% | 91.3% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 68.1% | 91.3% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 100% | 91.1% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 74.7% | 89.8% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 52.7% | 83.3% | 80.2% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.9% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
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Accentcare Home Health of West Tennessee, LLC
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★★★★★4.5Much above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Americare Home Health Agency's rating?
Americare Home Health Agency has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Tennessee home health agencies is 3.8 stars.
Where is Americare Home Health Agency and how do I contact it?
Americare Home Health Agency is at 7936 Players Forest Drive, Memphis, TN 38119. Phone: (901) 795-5949.
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.