home health agency in Newcastle, WY
Weston County Health Services
725 Washington Blvd, Newcastle, WY 82701 · (307) 746-3553
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
Weston County Health Services at a glance
Weston County Health Services is a government home health agency in Newcastle, Wyoming (Weston County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Wyoming average of 3.
50.5% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Wyoming average 80.5%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- October 12, 1993
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Weston County
- CMS Certification Number
- 537050
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 86.8% | 92.9% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 50.5% | 80.5% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 75.3% | 83.9% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 79.4% | 83.6% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 67.5% | 79.1% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.9% | 2.1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 69.2% | 80.8% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.3% | 10.2% | 10.9% | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Weston County Health Services's rating?
Weston County Health Services has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Wyoming home health agencies is 3 stars.
Where is Weston County Health Services and how do I contact it?
Weston County Health Services is at 725 Washington Blvd, Newcastle, WY 82701. Phone: (307) 746-3553.
About this data
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