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Home Health Agency

Carter Healthcare

Very Good3.5-Star CMS Rating

1619 E Commons St, Ste 502, New Braunfels, TX 78130

5 Services
For-Profit
14 Years Certified

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1619 E Commons St, Ste 502
New Braunfels, TX 78130

About Carter Healthcare

Home health agency overview

Carter Healthcare is a for-profit Medicare-certified home health agency in New Braunfels, TX. Certified since 2012, the agency has provided 14 years of in-home healthcare services to the community. The agency offers 5 of the 6 standard home health service categories.

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

CMS has assigned Carter Healthcare a 3.5-star quality rating, indicating average performance across patient outcome measures. 2 physicians are affiliated with this agency.

When selecting a home health agency in New Braunfels, TX, 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 Rating3.5/5 Stars
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2012
Services Offered5 of 6
Medicare Spending0.95x avg
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Rating

CMS Quality of Patient Care star rating

3.5of 5

Very Good

Quality of Patient Care Rating

Carter Healthcare has received a 3.5-star quality of patient care rating from CMS, indicating average performance across home health quality measures. CMS evaluates agencies on patient outcomes including functional improvement, timely care, and hospitalization rates to help patients in New Braunfels, TX compare home health options.

Patient Outcomes

CMS quality measures for patient improvement and safety

Timely Initiation of Care

Patients who received their first visit within the recommended timeframe

99.4%

Improved Walking

Patients whose ability to walk improved during the home health episode

83.5%

Improved Bed Transferring

Patients whose ability to get in and out of bed improved

91.3%

Improved Bathing

Patients whose ability to bathe improved during care

92.2%

Improved Breathing

Patients whose shortness of breath improved

93.9%

Improved Oral Medications

Patients who improved in managing their medications correctly

90.1%

Skin Integrity

Patients assessed for pressure ulcer risk with prevention plan

0.8%

Timely Drug Education

Patients who received timely medication teaching and reconciliation

98.1%

Functional Assessment

Patients with a comprehensive functional status assessment

73.3%

Flu Vaccination

Patients assessed for seasonal flu vaccination status

80.9%

Falls with Injury

Lower is better

Patients who experienced a fall resulting in major injury

2.5%

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: 74.0%

Carter Healthcare performs at about the national rate for discharged to community, consistent with most home health agencies.

Potentially Preventable Readmissions

Rate of unplanned hospital readmissions within 30 days

Same as National

Risk-standardized rate: 4.1%

Carter Healthcare performs at about the national rate for potentially preventable readmissions, consistent with most home health agencies.

Potentially Preventable Hospitalizations

Rate of unplanned hospitalizations during home health care

Same as National

Risk-standardized rate: 12.4%

Carter Healthcare performs at about the national rate for potentially preventable hospitalizations, consistent with most home health agencies.

Medicare Spending

Spending per episode relative to national average

0.95x

Below National Average

1.00 = national average Medicare spending per episode

Carter Healthcare's Medicare spending per episode is at the national average (ratio: 0.95), indicating typical resource utilization for home health services. This is based on 932 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

Not 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 Carter Healthcare

What is the quality rating for Carter Healthcare?

Carter Healthcare has a 3.5-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 Carter Healthcare offer?

Carter Healthcare offers 5 home health services: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services.

Does Medicare cover Carter Healthcare?

Yes, Carter Healthcare 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 Carter Healthcare's Medicare spending compare?

Carter Healthcare's Medicare spending per episode ratio is 0.95 (1.00 = national average). This is at the national average.

How many doctors are affiliated with Carter Healthcare?

2 physicians are affiliated with Carter Healthcare.

Data source: CMS Home Health Compare ·