home health agency in Brownsville, TX
Mercy Home Health
34 South Price Rd., Brownsville, TX 78521 · (956) 554-0006
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
Mercy Home Health at a glance
Mercy Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Brownsville, Texas (Cameron County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Texas average of 2.9.
76% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Texas average 78.5%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- June 13, 2003
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology
- County
- Cameron County
- CMS Certification Number
- 679289
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 100% | 93.3% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 76% | 78.5% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 79.7% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 82.8% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 79.8% | 76.6% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 58.6% | 78.4% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 98.9% | 67.3% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 14.5% | 13.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mercy Home Health's rating?
Mercy Home Health has 2.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Texas home health agencies is 2.9 stars.
Where is Mercy Home Health and how do I contact it?
Mercy Home Health is at 34 South Price Rd., Brownsville, TX 78521. Phone: (956) 554-0006.
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.