home health agency in Tacoma, WA
Puget Sound Home Health of King County
4002 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste 204A, Tacoma, WA 98409 · (253) 735-4282
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
Puget Sound Home Health of King County at a glance
Puget Sound Home Health of King County is a for-profit home health agency in Tacoma, Washington (Pierce County).
CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Washington average of 3.6.
92.8% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Washington average 88.5%).
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
- May 8, 2013
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Pierce County
- CMS Certification Number
- 507122
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 100% | 89.7% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 92.8% | 88.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 94.2% | 89.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 94.1% | 90.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 95.3% | 90% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 92.1% | 88.2% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 88.4% | 85.7% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 12.4% | 9.1% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Puget Sound Home Health of King County's rating?
Puget Sound Home Health of King County has 4.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Washington home health agencies is 3.6 stars.
Where is Puget Sound Home Health of King County and how do I contact it?
Puget Sound Home Health of King County is at 4002 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste 204A, Tacoma, WA 98409. Phone: (253) 735-4282.
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.