home health agency in Laredo, TX
Brightstar Care
615A Gale St, Laredo, TX 78041 · (956) 712-9988
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
Brightstar Care at a glance
Brightstar Care is a for-profit home health agency in Laredo, Texas (Webb County).
CMS gives it 1.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Texas average of 2.9.
73.7% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Texas average 78.5%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- September 7, 2006
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy
- County
- Webb County
- CMS Certification Number
- 679547
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 1.5 / 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) | 85.7% | 93.3% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 73.7% | 78.5% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 64.1% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 71.5% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 63.8% | 76.6% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 74.1% | 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) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 66.9% | 67.3% | 80.2% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 12.1% | 13.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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★★★★★1.5Below average- ★★★★★1.5Below average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Brightstar Care's rating?
Brightstar Care has 1.5 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 Brightstar Care and how do I contact it?
Brightstar Care is at 615A Gale St, Laredo, TX 78041. Phone: (956) 712-9988.
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.