home health agency in Knoxville, TN
Amedisys Home Health Care
1225 E. Weisgarber Rd., Ste S 280, Knoxville, TN 37909 · (865) 584-2510
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
Amedisys Home Health Care at a glance
Amedisys Home Health Care is a for-profit home health agency in Knoxville, Tennessee (Knox County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Tennessee average of 3.8.
94.2% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Tennessee average 90.5%).
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
- August 31, 1984
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Knox County
- CMS Certification Number
- 447312
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.8% | 96.4% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 94.2% | 90.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 95.3% | 91.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 95.2% | 91.3% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 93.4% | 91.1% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 93.6% | 89.8% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 84.4% | 83.3% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 12.7% | 11.6% | 10.9% | Worse |
Other home health agencies near Amedisys Home Health Care
Tennova Healthcare Home Health
1225 E. Weisgarber Road, Suite 370S, Knoxville, TN 37909 · under 1 mi
For-profit
★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★5Much above average
University of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services
900 E Hill Ave, Suite 310, Knoxville, TN 37915 · 7 mi
For-profit
★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★3.5Above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amedisys Home Health Care's rating?
Amedisys Home Health Care has 4 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 Amedisys Home Health Care and how do I contact it?
Amedisys Home Health Care is at 1225 E. Weisgarber Rd., Ste S 280, Knoxville, TN 37909. Phone: (865) 584-2510.
About this data
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