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First Senior Home Health

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

417 Stowe Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073

5 Services
For-Profit
16 Years Certified

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417 Stowe Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073

About First Senior Home Health

Home health agency overview

First Senior Home Health is a for-profit Medicare-certified home health agency in Orange Park, FL. Certified since 2010, the agency has provided 16 years of in-home healthcare services to the community. The agency offers 5 of the 6 standard home health service categories.

First Senior Home Health 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.

First Senior Home Health holds a 2-star CMS quality rating. Patients and families should review the detailed quality measures below. 8 physicians are affiliated with this agency.

When selecting a home health agency in Orange Park, FL, 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 Rating2/5 Stars
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2010
Services Offered5 of 6
Medicare Spending0.95x avg
Affiliated Doctors8

Quality Rating

CMS Quality of Patient Care star rating

2of 5

Below Average

Quality of Patient Care Rating

First Senior Home Health has received a 2-star quality of patient care rating from CMS. Patients in Orange Park, FL 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

93.4%

Improved Walking

Patients whose ability to walk improved during the home health episode

70.9%

Improved Bed Transferring

Patients whose ability to get in and out of bed improved

80.2%

Improved Bathing

Patients whose ability to bathe improved during care

82.0%

Improved Breathing

Patients whose shortness of breath improved

85.1%

Improved Oral Medications

Patients who improved in managing their medications correctly

63.2%

Skin Integrity

Patients assessed for pressure ulcer risk with prevention plan

0.0%

Timely Drug Education

Patients who received timely medication teaching and reconciliation

92.8%

Functional Assessment

Patients with a comprehensive functional status assessment

64.0%

Flu Vaccination

Patients assessed for seasonal flu vaccination status

52.2%

Falls with Injury

Lower is better

Patients who experienced a fall resulting in major injury

3.3%

Discharge & Readmission

Performance compared to national rates

Discharged to Community

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

Worse Than National

Risk-standardized rate: 59.6%

First Senior Home Health performs worse than the national rate for discharged to community. Patients should discuss this measure with their care team.

Potentially Preventable Hospitalizations

Rate of unplanned hospitalizations during home health care

Same as National

Risk-standardized rate: 10.7%

First Senior Home Health 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

First Senior Home Health'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 132 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 First Senior Home Health

What is the quality rating for First Senior Home Health?

First Senior Home Health has a 2-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 First Senior Home Health offer?

First Senior Home Health offers 5 home health services: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services.

Does Medicare cover First Senior Home Health?

Yes, First Senior Home Health 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 First Senior Home Health's Medicare spending compare?

First Senior Home Health'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 First Senior Home Health?

8 physicians are affiliated with First Senior Home Health.

Data source: CMS Home Health Compare ·