home health agency in Bellingham, WA
Peacehealth Home Health of Whatcom County
800 E Chestnut St, Ste 200, Bellingham, WA 98225 · (360) 788-8143
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
Peacehealth Home Health of Whatcom County at a glance
Peacehealth Home Health of Whatcom County is a non-profit home health agency in Bellingham, Washington (Whatcom County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Washington average of 3.6.
87.3% 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
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- June 30, 2022
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Whatcom County
- CMS Certification Number
- 507307
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 86.3% | 89.7% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 87.3% | 88.5% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 83.3% | 89.7% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 90.3% | 90.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 92.3% | 90% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 87.8% | 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) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Average |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 94.5% | 85.7% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.4% | 9.1% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Peacehealth Home Health of Whatcom County
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★1.5Below average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Peacehealth Home Health of Whatcom County's rating?
Peacehealth Home Health of Whatcom County has 3 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 Peacehealth Home Health of Whatcom County and how do I contact it?
Peacehealth Home Health of Whatcom County is at 800 E Chestnut St, Ste 200, Bellingham, WA 98225. Phone: (360) 788-8143.
About this data
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