home health agency in New Braunfels, TX
Carter Healthcare
1619 E Commons St, Ste 502, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · (281) 379-7052
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
Carter Healthcare at a glance
Carter Healthcare is a for-profit home health agency in New Braunfels, Texas (Comal County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.9.
81.5% 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.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- June 7, 2012
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social
- County
- Comal County
- CMS Certification Number
- 747685
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.4% | 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) | 81.5% | 78.5% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 89.9% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 93.5% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 97.6% | 76.6% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 91.9% | 78.4% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1% | 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) | 74% | 67.3% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 12.4% | 13.4% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Carter Healthcare
- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★2.5Average
- Not rated
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Frequently asked questions
What is Carter Healthcare's rating?
Carter Healthcare has 3.5 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 Carter Healthcare and how do I contact it?
Carter Healthcare is at 1619 E Commons St, Ste 502, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Phone: (281) 379-7052.
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.