home health agency in Middleton, WI
Uw Health Care Direct
1345 Deming Way, Suite 200, Middleton, WI 53562 · (608) 831-8555
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
Uw Health Care Direct at a glance
Uw Health Care Direct is a government home health agency in Middleton, Wisconsin (Dane County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Wisconsin average of 3.4.
82.7% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Wisconsin average 83.6%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- March 13, 1992
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Dane County
- CMS Certification Number
- 527220
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 40.4% | 93.8% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 82.7% | 83.6% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 87.3% | 86.2% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 86.7% | 85.2% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 89% | 87.3% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 81% | 82.4% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 95.6% | 87.7% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 7.2% | 9.4% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Uw Health Care Direct's rating?
Uw Health Care Direct has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Wisconsin home health agencies is 3.4 stars.
Where is Uw Health Care Direct and how do I contact it?
Uw Health Care Direct is at 1345 Deming Way, Suite 200, Middleton, WI 53562. Phone: (608) 831-8555.
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.