home health agency in Orem, UT
First Choice Home Health
560 West 800 North, Orem, UT 84057 · (801) 434-4100
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 Choice Home Health at a glance
First Choice Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Orem, Utah (Utah County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Utah average of 3.7.
84.8% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Utah average 87.1%).
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
- November 3, 1993
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Utah County
- CMS Certification Number
- 467071
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 96.9% | 97.4% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 84.8% | 87.1% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 86.5% | 90% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 90.9% | 90.7% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 86.4% | 87.6% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 87% | 85.6% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 79.5% | 84.8% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.8% | 3.9% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.2% | 9.2% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near First Choice Home Health
- ★★★★★5Much above average
Horizon Home Health (Horizon Pediatric Home Care)
11 East 200 North, Orem, UT 84057 · under 1 mi
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★★★★★1.5Below averageAxis in-Home, INC (Belle Vie Home Health)
754 Technology Ave, Ste F11-20, Orem, UT 84097 · 2 mi
For-profit
★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★4Above average
- Not rated
Serenity Home Health of Utah LLC
627 West 4000 North, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 · 5 mi
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is First Choice Home Health's rating?
First Choice Home Health has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Utah home health agencies is 3.7 stars.
Where is First Choice Home Health and how do I contact it?
First Choice Home Health is at 560 West 800 North, Orem, UT 84057. Phone: (801) 434-4100.
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.