Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania
Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Its CMS quality-of-patient-care rating is Not rated.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Sheraton Drive |
| City | Altoona, PA 16601 |
| Phone | 8149465411 |
| Ownership | PROPRIETARY |
| Medicare certification date | 01/01/1969 |
| CMS quality-of-patient-care rating | Not rated |
| 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 | 96.54 |
| Determined whether patients received a flu shot for the current flu season | 56.95 |
| Patients got better at walking or moving around | 87.64 |
| Patients got better at getting in and out of bed | 91.25 |
| Patients got better at bathing | 90.71 |
| Patients' breathing improved | 90.78 |
| Patients got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth | 89.02 |
| Physician-recommended actions to address medication issues were completely timely | 96.32 |
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
Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania is at 20 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA 16601. Call 8149465411 for referrals and eligibility questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania?
Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania does not have a CMS star rating, usually because it had too few patients in the reporting period.
What services does Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania offer?
It reports offering Nursing care, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech pathology, Medical social services, Home health aide.
Does Medicare cover Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania?
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.