home health agency in Athens, TN
Nhc Homecare Athens
584 S. Congress Pkwy, Athens, TN 37303 · (423) 745-4246
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
Nhc Homecare Athens at a glance
Nhc Homecare Athens is a for-profit home health agency in Athens, Tennessee (Mc Minn 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.
90.8% 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.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- February 29, 1984
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social
- County
- Mc Minn County
- CMS Certification Number
- 447449
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) | 100% | 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) | 90.8% | 90.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 91.9% | 91.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.7% | 91.3% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 90.4% | 91.1% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 87.5% | 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) | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 95.4% | 83.3% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 7.9% | 11.6% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nhc Homecare Athens's rating?
Nhc Homecare Athens 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 Nhc Homecare Athens and how do I contact it?
Nhc Homecare Athens is at 584 S. Congress Pkwy, Athens, TN 37303. Phone: (423) 745-4246.
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.