home health agency in Atwater, CA
Altruity Home Health and Hospice
1675 Shaffer Road, Atwater, CA 95301 · (209) 783-9200
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
Altruity Home Health and Hospice at a glance
Altruity Home Health and Hospice is a for-profit home health agency in Atwater, California (Merced County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the California average of 3.2.
81.5% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (California average 81.8%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- April 6, 2021
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Merced County
- CMS Certification Number
- 559487
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.4% | 93.4% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 81.5% | 81.8% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 72.6% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 88.8% | 84.3% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 78.9% | 81.9% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 37.2% | 76.6% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 85.8% | 82.4% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 14.1% | 10.3% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Altruity Home Health and Hospice's rating?
Altruity Home Health and Hospice has 2.5 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 Altruity Home Health and Hospice and how do I contact it?
Altruity Home Health and Hospice is at 1675 Shaffer Road, Atwater, CA 95301. Phone: (209) 783-9200.
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.