home health agency in El Paso, TX
Desert Star Home Health
2829 Montana Avenue Ste 202, El Paso, TX 79903 · (915) 566-0999
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
Desert Star Home Health at a glance
Desert Star Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in El Paso, Texas (El Paso 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.
62.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Texas average 78.5%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- October 24, 2012
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- El Paso County
- CMS Certification Number
- 747761
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) | 74.1% | 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) | 62.6% | 78.5% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 63.1% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 61% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 55.5% | 76.6% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 53.2% | 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) | 81.2% | 67.3% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.9% | 13.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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- ★★★★★2.5Average
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- ★★★★★2.5Average
- ★★★★★1Much below average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Desert Star Home Health's rating?
Desert Star Home Health 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 Desert Star Home Health and how do I contact it?
Desert Star Home Health is at 2829 Montana Avenue Ste 202, El Paso, TX 79903. Phone: (915) 566-0999.
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.