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Home Health Agency

Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services

306 E Cedar, Ness City, KS 67560

3 Services
Government
32 Years Certified

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306 E Cedar
Ness City, KS 67560

About Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services

Home health agency overview

Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services is a government-operated Medicare-certified home health agency in Ness City, KS. Certified since 1994, the agency has provided 32 years of in-home healthcare services to the community. The agency offers 3 of the 6 standard home health service categories.

Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services provides skilled nursing care, physical therapy, 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.

1 physicians are affiliated with this agency.

When selecting a home health agency in Ness City, KS, 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 RatingNot Rated
OwnershipGovernment
Certified Since1994
Services Offered3 of 6
Medicare Spending1.37x avg
Affiliated Doctors1

Patient Outcomes

CMS quality measures for patient improvement and safety

Timely Initiation of Care

Patients who received their first visit within the recommended timeframe

83.3%

Improved Bathing

Patients whose ability to bathe improved during care

46.9%

Skin Integrity

Patients assessed for pressure ulcer risk with prevention plan

0.0%

Timely Drug Education

Patients who received timely medication teaching and reconciliation

88.9%

Functional Assessment

Patients with a comprehensive functional status assessment

50.0%

Flu Vaccination

Patients assessed for seasonal flu vaccination status

42.3%

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

Worse Than National

Risk-standardized rate: 17.6%

Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services 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: 13.4%

Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services 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

1.37x

Above National Average

1.00 = national average Medicare spending per episode

Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services's Medicare spending per episode is 37% above the national average (ratio: 1.37). Higher spending may reflect more complex patient populations or more intensive care. This is based on 65 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

Not Available

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

Speech-Language Pathology

Not Available

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

Medical Social Services

Not 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.

Affiliated Physicians

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services

What is the quality rating for Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services?

Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services does not currently have a CMS quality star rating available.

What services does Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services offer?

Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services offers 3 home health services: skilled nursing, physical therapy, home health aide.

Does Medicare cover Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services?

Yes, Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services 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 Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services's Medicare spending compare?

Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services's Medicare spending per episode ratio is 1.37 (1.00 = national average). This is above the national average.

How many doctors are affiliated with Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services?

1 physicians are affiliated with Ness Co Hospital Home Care Services.

Data source: CMS Home Health Compare ·