home health agency in Dallas, TX
Altruist Home Health Care INC
8035 East R L Thronton Freeway Suite 410, Dallas, TX 75228 · (214) 328-8600
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
Altruist Home Health Care INC at a glance
Altruist Home Health Care INC is a for-profit home health agency in Dallas, Texas (Dallas County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Texas average of 2.9.
52% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Texas average 78.5%).
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
- December 16, 2010
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Dallas County
- CMS Certification Number
- 747470
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 1 / 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) | 86.8% | 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) | 52% | 78.5% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 53.9% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 47.9% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 57.6% | 76.6% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 56.3% | 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 |
Other home health agencies near Altruist Home Health Care INC
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Marvelous Choice Home Health INC
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For-profit
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Golden Star Home Health Agency INC
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Frequently asked questions
What is Altruist Home Health Care INC's rating?
Altruist Home Health Care INC has 1 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 Altruist Home Health Care INC and how do I contact it?
Altruist Home Health Care INC is at 8035 East R L Thronton Freeway Suite 410, Dallas, TX 75228. Phone: (214) 328-8600.
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.