Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice of Wilkes-barre
Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice of Wilkes-barre is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania. Its CMS quality-of-patient-care rating is ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 Rutter Avenue Suite 8 |
| City | Forty Fort, PA 18704 |
| Phone | 5707184400 |
| Ownership | PROPRIETARY |
| Medicare certification date | 07/01/1966 |
| CMS quality-of-patient-care rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
| Services offered | Nursing care, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech pathology, Medical social services, Home health aide |
Quality measures
| Measure | Agency rate |
|---|---|
| Began their patients' care in a timely manner | 96.16 |
| Determined whether patients received a flu shot for the current flu season | 56.33 |
| Patients got better at walking or moving around | 89.07 |
| Patients got better at getting in and out of bed | 89.95 |
| Patients got better at bathing | 91.81 |
| Patients' breathing improved | 91.99 |
| Patients got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth | 86.28 |
| Physician-recommended actions to address medication issues were completely timely | 94.62 |
Rates are the percentages CMS reports for this agency. Read them next to the national comparison on the CMS Care Compare site: for some measures higher is better (improvement, vaccination), for others lower is better (hospitalisation, emergency visits).
Services
This agency reports offering: Nursing care, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech pathology, Medical social services, Home health aide. Home health services are ordered by a doctor and delivered in the patient's home; Medicare covers skilled nursing and therapy for eligible homebound patients.
Location and contact
Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice of Wilkes-barre is at 900 Rutter Avenue Suite 8, Forty Fort, PA 18704. Call 5707184400 for referrals and eligibility questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice of Wilkes-barre?
Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice of Wilkes-barre has a quality-of-patient-care star rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5), based on CMS measures such as timely care, improvement in walking and bathing, and discharge to the community.
What services does Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice of Wilkes-barre offer?
It reports offering Nursing care, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech pathology, Medical social services, Home health aide.
Does Medicare cover Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice of Wilkes-barre?
Medicare covers home health from Medicare-certified agencies when a doctor certifies a skilled need and the patient is homebound. Confirm coverage with the agency and your plan.