American Carequest
American Carequest is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Burlingame, California. Its CMS quality-of-patient-care rating is ★★★★★ (5 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 819 Cowan Road, Suite C-1 |
| City | Burlingame, CA 94010 |
| Phone | 4158859100 |
| Ownership | PROPRIETARY |
| Medicare certification date | 02/17/2006 |
| CMS quality-of-patient-care rating | ★★★★★ (5 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 | 99.48 |
| Determined whether patients received a flu shot for the current flu season | 99.17 |
| Patients got better at walking or moving around | 95.25 |
| Patients got better at getting in and out of bed | 99.36 |
| Patients got better at bathing | 96.93 |
| Patients' breathing improved | 95.52 |
| Patients got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth | 95.46 |
| Physician-recommended actions to address medication issues were completely timely | 100.00 |
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
American Carequest is at 819 Cowan Road, Suite C-1, Burlingame, CA 94010. Call 4158859100 for referrals and eligibility questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of American Carequest?
American Carequest has a quality-of-patient-care star rating of ★★★★★ (5 of 5), based on CMS measures such as timely care, improvement in walking and bathing, and discharge to the community.
What services does American Carequest offer?
It reports offering Nursing care, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech pathology, Medical social services, Home health aide.
Does Medicare cover American Carequest?
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.