home health agency in San Diego, CA
Health Shield Home Health Services
3914 Murphy Canyon Road,, Suite A163, San Diego, CA 92123 · (858) 987-0533
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
Health Shield Home Health Services at a glance
Health Shield Home Health Services is a for-profit home health agency in San Diego, California (San Diego County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.
85.8% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (California average 81.8%).
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 25, 2021
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- San Diego County
- CMS Certification Number
- 559443
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 95% | 93.4% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 85.8% | 81.8% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 92% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 100% | 84.3% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 100% | 81.9% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 99.8% | 76.6% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 83.8% | 82.4% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 14.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Health Shield Home Health Services
Absolute Home Health INC
4740 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 222, San Diego, CA 92123 · under 1 mi
For-profit
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★2Below average
Accentcare Home Health of California, INC
5050 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 202, San Diego, CA 92123 · under 1 mi
For-profit
★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4.5Much above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Health Shield Home Health Services's rating?
Health Shield Home Health Services has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for California home health agencies is 3.2 stars.
Where is Health Shield Home Health Services and how do I contact it?
Health Shield Home Health Services is at 3914 Murphy Canyon Road,, Suite A163, San Diego, CA 92123. Phone: (858) 987-0533.
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.