home health agency in Lakeland, FL
Care and Life
230 W Highland Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813 · (863) 940-4938
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
Care and Life at a glance
Care and Life is a home health agency in Lakeland, Florida (Polk County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Florida average of 3.5.
77.2% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Florida average 85.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- -
- Medicare-certified since
- September 7, 2022
- Services
- County
- Polk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 687206
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 98.8% | 95.7% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 77.2% | 85.7% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 80.3% | 86.2% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 80.3% | 88.1% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 82.8% | 87.1% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 79.9% | 84.2% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 76.2% | 83% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.3% | 10.2% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Care and Life's rating?
Care and Life has 2.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Florida home health agencies is 3.5 stars.
Where is Care and Life and how do I contact it?
Care and Life is at 230 W Highland Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813. Phone: (863) 940-4938.
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.