home health agency in Harlingen, TX
Apc Home Health Services
1659 Sam Houston, Harlingen, TX 78550 · (956) 428-8301
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
Apc Home Health Services at a glance
Apc Home Health Services is a for-profit home health agency in Harlingen, Texas (Cameron County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.9.
81.7% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Texas average 78.5%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- March 9, 1982
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
- County
- Cameron County
- CMS Certification Number
- 457193
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 100% | 93.3% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 81.7% | 78.5% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 89.1% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 90.5% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 90.9% | 76.6% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 84.8% | 78.4% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 86.5% | 67.3% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.9% | 13.4% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Apc Home Health Services
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- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★2.5Average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★1Much below average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Apc Home Health Services's rating?
Apc Home Health Services has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Texas home health agencies is 2.9 stars.
Where is Apc Home Health Services and how do I contact it?
Apc Home Health Services is at 1659 Sam Houston, Harlingen, TX 78550. Phone: (956) 428-8301.
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.