home health agency in Whitesboro, TX
First Texas Home Health
501 North Union Street, Whitesboro, TX 76273 · (903) 564-9111
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
First Texas Home Health at a glance
First Texas Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Whitesboro, Texas (Grayson County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.9.
94.9% 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, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- October 5, 1994
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Grayson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 458193
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.6% | 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) | 94.9% | 78.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 96.1% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 93.6% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 93.3% | 76.6% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 90.2% | 78.4% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 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) | 81.7% | 67.3% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.5% | 13.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is First Texas Home Health's rating?
First Texas Home Health has 4 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 First Texas Home Health and how do I contact it?
First Texas Home Health is at 501 North Union Street, Whitesboro, TX 76273. Phone: (903) 564-9111.
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.