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Home Health Agency

Always Best Care

Below Average1.5-Star CMS Rating

427 W Giarad Avenue 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19146

6 Services
For-Profit
8 Years Certified

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427 W Giarad Avenue 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19146

About Always Best Care

Home health agency overview

Always Best Care is a for-profit Medicare-certified home health agency in Philadelphia, PA. Certified since 2018, the agency has provided 8 years of in-home healthcare services to the community. The agency offers 6 of the 6 standard home health service categories.

Always Best Care provides skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, medical social services, home health aide services. Skilled nursing and physical therapy are the core services most patients receive, often following a hospital stay, surgery, or acute illness episode.

Always Best Care holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating. Patients and families should review the detailed quality measures below.

When selecting a home health agency in Philadelphia, PA, consider quality ratings, the services offered, patient outcome measures, and whether the agency is covered by your insurance. Home health care allows patients to recover in the comfort of their own home while receiving professional medical care.

At a Glance

Star Rating1.5/5 Stars
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2018
Services Offered6 of 6
Medicare Spending1.01x avg

Quality Rating

CMS Quality of Patient Care star rating

1.5of 5

Below Average

Quality of Patient Care Rating

Always Best Care has received a 1.5-star quality of patient care rating from CMS. Patients in Philadelphia, PA should review the detailed quality measures below and discuss these results with their referring physician.

Patient Outcomes

CMS quality measures for patient improvement and safety

Timely Initiation of Care

Patients who received their first visit within the recommended timeframe

79.3%

Improved Walking

Patients whose ability to walk improved during the home health episode

65.8%

Improved Bed Transferring

Patients whose ability to get in and out of bed improved

64.8%

Improved Bathing

Patients whose ability to bathe improved during care

71.7%

Improved Breathing

Patients whose shortness of breath improved

81.3%

Improved Oral Medications

Patients who improved in managing their medications correctly

74.4%

Skin Integrity

Patients assessed for pressure ulcer risk with prevention plan

0.0%

Timely Drug Education

Patients who received timely medication teaching and reconciliation

96.5%

Functional Assessment

Patients with a comprehensive functional status assessment

37.7%

Flu Vaccination

Patients assessed for seasonal flu vaccination status

54.4%

Falls with Injury

Lower is better

Patients who experienced a fall resulting in major injury

0.0%

Discharge & Readmission

Performance compared to national rates

Discharged to Community

Rate of patients successfully discharged to the community after home health care

Same as National

Risk-standardized rate: 79.3%

Always Best Care performs at about the national rate for discharged to community, consistent with most home health agencies.

Medicare Spending

Spending per episode relative to national average

1.01x

At National Average

1.00 = national average Medicare spending per episode

Always Best Care's Medicare spending per episode is at the national average (ratio: 1.01), indicating typical resource utilization for home health services. This is based on 47 Medicare episodes.

Services Offered

Medicare-certified home health service categories

Skilled Nursing Care

Available

Registered nurses provide wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and patient education in the home.

Physical Therapy

Available

Licensed physical therapists help patients regain strength, mobility, and balance after illness or surgery.

Occupational Therapy

Available

Therapists help patients relearn daily activities like dressing, bathing, and cooking to regain independence.

Speech-Language Pathology

Available

Speech therapists address swallowing disorders, communication difficulties, and cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation.

Medical Social Services

Available

Social workers help patients access community resources, coordinate care, and address emotional and financial concerns.

Home Health Aide Services

Available

Certified aides assist with personal care including bathing, dressing, and light household tasks under nurse supervision.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Always Best Care

What is the quality rating for Always Best Care?

Always Best Care has a 1.5-star quality of patient care rating from CMS, which evaluates home health agencies on patient outcomes including functional improvement, timely care, and avoidance of preventable hospitalizations.

What services does Always Best Care offer?

Always Best Care offers 6 home health services: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, home health aide.

Does Medicare cover Always Best Care?

Yes, Always Best Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency. Medicare typically covers home health services when ordered by a physician and the patient is homebound and requires skilled care.

How does Always Best Care's Medicare spending compare?

Always Best Care's Medicare spending per episode ratio is 1.01 (1.00 = national average). This is at the national average.

How many doctors are affiliated with Always Best Care?

Affiliated physician data is not currently available.

Data source: CMS Home Health Compare ·