home health agency in Sacramento, CA
Northstar Healthcare Services
910 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95831
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
Northstar Healthcare Services at a glance
Northstar Healthcare Services is a home health agency in Sacramento, California (Sacramento County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the California average of 3.2.
76.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (California average 81.8%).
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- -
- Medicare-certified since
- April 3, 2023
- Services
- County
- Sacramento County
- CMS Certification Number
- 757243
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.6% | 93.4% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 76.6% | 81.8% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 80.9% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 82.2% | 84.3% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 89.6% | 81.9% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 80.7% | 76.6% | 81.2% | Average |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 87.2% | 82.4% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9% | 10.3% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northstar Healthcare Services's rating?
Northstar Healthcare Services has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for California home health agencies is 3.2 stars.
Where is Northstar Healthcare Services and how do I contact it?
Northstar Healthcare Services is at 910 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95831.
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.