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Special Home Health Care Llc

Below Average1.5-Star CMS Rating

13303 South Ridgeland Avenue Unit C, Palos Heights, IL 60463

4 Years Certified

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13303 South Ridgeland Avenue Unit C
Palos Heights, IL 60463

About Special Home Health Care Llc

Home health agency overview

Special Home Health Care Llc is an Medicare-certified home health agency in Palos Heights, IL.

Special Home Health Care Llc holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating. Patients and families should review the detailed quality measures below. 3 physicians are affiliated with this agency.

When selecting a home health agency in Palos Heights, IL, 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
Certified Since2022
Medicare Spending1.16x avg
Affiliated Doctors3

Quality Rating

CMS Quality of Patient Care star rating

1.5of 5

Below Average

Quality of Patient Care Rating

Special Home Health Care Llc has received a 1.5-star quality of patient care rating from CMS. Patients in Palos Heights, IL 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

57.8%

Improved Walking

Patients whose ability to walk improved during the home health episode

70.8%

Improved Bed Transferring

Patients whose ability to get in and out of bed improved

52.1%

Improved Bathing

Patients whose ability to bathe improved during care

66.5%

Skin Integrity

Patients assessed for pressure ulcer risk with prevention plan

0.0%

Timely Drug Education

Patients who received timely medication teaching and reconciliation

97.8%

Functional Assessment

Patients with a comprehensive functional status assessment

58.6%

Flu Vaccination

Patients assessed for seasonal flu vaccination status

53.1%

Falls with Injury

Lower is better

Patients who experienced a fall resulting in major injury

2.2%

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: 78.4%

Special Home Health Care Llc performs at about the national rate for discharged to community, consistent with most home health agencies.

Potentially Preventable Hospitalizations

Rate of unplanned hospitalizations during home health care

Same as National

Risk-standardized rate: 13.3%

Special Home Health Care Llc 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

1.16x

Above National Average

1.00 = national average Medicare spending per episode

Special Home Health Care Llc's Medicare spending per episode is 16% above the national average (ratio: 1.16). Higher spending may reflect more complex patient populations or more intensive care. This is based on 86 Medicare episodes.

Services Offered

Medicare-certified home health service categories

Skilled Nursing Care

Not Available

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

Physical Therapy

Not 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

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 Special Home Health Care Llc

What is the quality rating for Special Home Health Care Llc?

Special Home Health Care Llc 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 Special Home Health Care Llc offer?

Service information is not currently available.

Does Medicare cover Special Home Health Care Llc?

Yes, Special Home Health Care Llc 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 Special Home Health Care Llc's Medicare spending compare?

Special Home Health Care Llc's Medicare spending per episode ratio is 1.16 (1.00 = national average). This is above the national average.

How many doctors are affiliated with Special Home Health Care Llc?

3 physicians are affiliated with Special Home Health Care Llc.

Data source: CMS Home Health Compare ·