home health agency in Galax, VA
Blue Ridge Home Health Care
28 Shade Tree Lane, Galax, VA 24333 · (276) 236-1974
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
Blue Ridge Home Health Care at a glance
Blue Ridge Home Health Care is a for-profit home health agency in Galax, Virginia (Galax City County).
CMS gives it 1.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Virginia average of 3.3.
75.7% 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
- January 14, 2009
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Galax City County
- CMS Certification Number
- 497643
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 1.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 94.3% | 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) | 75.7% | 85.2% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 78.5% | 87.4% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 74% | 87.3% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 70.2% | 89.2% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 77.2% | 84.2% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.3% | 1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| 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) | 70.5% | 83% | 80.2% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.5% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 21.4% | 10.4% | 10.9% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Ridge Home Health Care's rating?
Blue Ridge Home Health Care has 1.5 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 Blue Ridge Home Health Care and how do I contact it?
Blue Ridge Home Health Care is at 28 Shade Tree Lane, Galax, VA 24333. Phone: (276) 236-1974.
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.