About Specialty Nursing Services
Home health agency overview
Specialty Nursing Services is a for-profit Medicare-certified home health agency in Huntsville, UT. Certified since 1997, the agency has provided 29 years of in-home healthcare services to the community. The agency offers 5 of the 6 standard home health service categories.
Specialty Nursing Services provides skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, 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.
9 physicians are affiliated with this agency.
When selecting a home health agency in Huntsville, UT, 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
Patient Outcomes
CMS quality measures for patient improvement and safety
Timely Initiation of Care
Patients who received their first visit within the recommended timeframe
Timely Drug Education
Patients who received timely medication teaching and reconciliation
Flu Vaccination
Patients assessed for seasonal flu vaccination status
Falls with Injury
Lower is betterPatients who experienced a fall resulting in major injury
Discharge & Readmission
Performance compared to national rates
Discharged to Community
Rate of patients successfully discharged to the community after home health care
Risk-standardized rate: 48.0%
Specialty Nursing 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
Risk-standardized rate: 17.5%
Specialty Nursing Services performs worse than the national rate for potentially preventable hospitalizations. Patients should discuss this measure with their care team.
Medicare Spending
Spending per episode relative to national average
Above National Average
1.00 = national average Medicare spending per episode
Specialty Nursing Services's Medicare spending per episode is 7% above the national average (ratio: 1.07). Higher spending may reflect more complex patient populations or more intensive care. This is based on 616 Medicare episodes.
Services Offered
Medicare-certified home health service categories
Skilled Nursing Care
AvailableRegistered nurses provide wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and patient education in the home.
Physical Therapy
AvailableLicensed physical therapists help patients regain strength, mobility, and balance after illness or surgery.
Occupational Therapy
AvailableTherapists help patients relearn daily activities like dressing, bathing, and cooking to regain independence.
Speech-Language Pathology
AvailableSpeech therapists address swallowing disorders, communication difficulties, and cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation.
Medical Social Services
Not AvailableSocial workers help patients access community resources, coordinate care, and address emotional and financial concerns.
Home Health Aide Services
AvailableCertified aides assist with personal care including bathing, dressing, and light household tasks under nurse supervision.
Affiliated Physicians
9 affiliated physicians
Dr. Adam Russell, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Casey Stelter, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Brittney Andersen
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Amy Fowers, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Andrea Martinez, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Alyxandria Gonzales, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Tyler Nixon, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Gary Holland, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Stephen Bruce, MD
Family Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Specialty Nursing Services
What is the quality rating for Specialty Nursing Services?
Specialty Nursing Services does not currently have a CMS quality star rating available.
What services does Specialty Nursing Services offer?
Specialty Nursing Services offers 5 home health services: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.
Does Medicare cover Specialty Nursing Services?
Yes, Specialty Nursing 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 Specialty Nursing Services's Medicare spending compare?
Specialty Nursing Services's Medicare spending per episode ratio is 1.07 (1.00 = national average). This is above the national average.
How many doctors are affiliated with Specialty Nursing Services?
9 physicians are affiliated with Specialty Nursing Services.
Data source: CMS Home Health Compare ·