home health agency in South Boston, VA
Sentara Home Care Services (Halifax)
2200 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592 · (434) 517-3339
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
Sentara Home Care Services (Halifax) at a glance
Sentara Home Care Services (Halifax) is a non-profit home health agency in South Boston, Virginia (Halifax County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Virginia average of 3.3.
88.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Virginia average 85.2%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 2, 1984
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Halifax County
- CMS Certification Number
- 497287
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.8% | 95.1% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 88.6% | 85.2% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 89.7% | 87.4% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 91.3% | 87.3% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 93.1% | 89.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 86.3% | 84.2% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 94.8% | 83% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.7% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.9% | 10.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sentara Home Care Services (Halifax)'s rating?
Sentara Home Care Services (Halifax) has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Virginia home health agencies is 3.3 stars.
Where is Sentara Home Care Services (Halifax) and how do I contact it?
Sentara Home Care Services (Halifax) is at 2200 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592. Phone: (434) 517-3339.
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.