home health agency in Lancaster, CA
Direct Home Care
936 W Avenue J4, Lancaster, CA 93534 · (661) 255-5777
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
Direct Home Care at a glance
Direct Home Care is a home health agency in Lancaster, California (Los Angeles County).
CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.
90.2% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (California average 81.8%).
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- -
- Medicare-certified since
- May 19, 2023
- Services
- County
- Los Angeles County
- CMS Certification Number
- 757282
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.5% | 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) | 90.2% | 81.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 93.6% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 94% | 84.3% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 97.9% | 81.9% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 95.3% | 76.6% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 93.3% | 82.4% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 7.7% | 10.3% | 10.9% | Average |
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Human Touch Home Health Care Agency
1122 West Ave L12 Suite 103, Lancaster, CA 93534 · under 1 mi
For-profit
★★★★★2.5Average- ★★★★★2.5Average
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- ★★★★★3.5Above average
Antelope Valley Home Health Agency
445 W Palmdale Blvd Suite L, Palmdale, CA 93551 · 9.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What is Direct Home Care's rating?
Direct Home Care has 4.5 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 Direct Home Care and how do I contact it?
Direct Home Care is at 936 W Avenue J4, Lancaster, CA 93534. Phone: (661) 255-5777.
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.