home health agency in Weirton, WV
Weirton Medical Center Home Health
601 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062 · (304) 797-6495
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
Weirton Medical Center Home Health at a glance
Weirton Medical Center Home Health is a non-profit home health agency in Weirton, West Virginia (Hancock County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the West Virginia average of 3.6.
78.8% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (West Virginia average 88.7%).
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
- August 20, 1997
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Hancock County
- CMS Certification Number
- 517118
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 98.5% | 95.7% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 78.8% | 88.7% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 86.6% | 90.7% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 84.9% | 90.8% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 89.8% | 91.8% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 78.3% | 88.1% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 90.4% | 82% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.7% | 4.4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11.4% | 11.5% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Weirton Medical Center Home Health's rating?
Weirton Medical Center Home Health has 2.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for West Virginia home health agencies is 3.6 stars.
Where is Weirton Medical Center Home Health and how do I contact it?
Weirton Medical Center Home Health is at 601 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062. Phone: (304) 797-6495.
About this data
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