home health agency in Galveston, TX
Sigma Health Care INC
1609 Tremont Street, Galveston, TX 77550 · (409) 763-6800
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
Sigma Health Care INC at a glance
Sigma Health Care INC is a for-profit home health agency in Galveston, Texas (Galveston County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Texas average of 2.9.
75% 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 3, 1998
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Galveston County
- CMS Certification Number
- 459423
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 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) | 49.3% | 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) | 75% | 78.5% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 68% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 95.3% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 88.4% | 76.6% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 100% | 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) | 0% | 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) | 33.6% | 67.3% | 80.2% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sigma Health Care INC's rating?
Sigma Health Care INC has 3 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 Sigma Health Care INC and how do I contact it?
Sigma Health Care INC is at 1609 Tremont Street, Galveston, TX 77550. Phone: (409) 763-6800.
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.