home health agency in Alice, TX
United Home Care
2041 E. Main St. Suite 400B, Alice, TX 78332 · (361) 664-8908
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
United Home Care at a glance
United Home Care is a for-profit home health agency in Alice, Texas (Jim Wells County).
CMS gives it 1.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Texas average of 2.9.
68% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Texas average 78.5%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- August 16, 2005
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social
- County
- Jim Wells County
- CMS Certification Number
- 457873
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 1.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 80.3% | 93.3% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 68% | 78.5% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 80% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 68.9% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 73.9% | 76.6% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 72.4% | 78.4% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 71.6% | 67.3% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 14.5% | 13.4% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near United Home Care
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- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★2.5Average
- ★★★★★1.5Below average
- ★★★★★3Average
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Frequently asked questions
What is United Home Care's rating?
United Home Care has 1.5 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 United Home Care and how do I contact it?
United Home Care is at 2041 E. Main St. Suite 400B, Alice, TX 78332. Phone: (361) 664-8908.
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.