home health agency in Lynchburg, VA
1st Care Home Health Lynchburg
2808 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 · (434) 384-2800
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
1st Care Home Health Lynchburg at a glance
1st Care Home Health Lynchburg is a for-profit home health agency in Lynchburg, Virginia (Lynchburg City 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.
91.1% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Virginia average 85.2%).
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
- April 1, 1988
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Lynchburg City County
- CMS Certification Number
- 497417
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) | 97.4% | 95.1% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 91.1% | 85.2% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 93.7% | 87.4% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 91.7% | 87.3% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 92.4% | 89.2% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 93% | 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) | 1.5% | 1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 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) | 82.4% | 83% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.7% | 10.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1st Care Home Health Lynchburg's rating?
1st Care Home Health Lynchburg 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 1st Care Home Health Lynchburg and how do I contact it?
1st Care Home Health Lynchburg is at 2808 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Phone: (434) 384-2800.
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.