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ALAMOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

8900 INDEPENDENCE WAY, Alamosa, CO 81101

πŸ“ž (719) 589-6639

Skilled NursingPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyHome Health Aide Medicare Certified Government 54 yrs certified

HomeCareGrader Score

84.9/100
Grade: A
Top 16% in Colorado
National Rank: #1,343
Timely Care Start 99/100
Walking Improvement 90/100
Bathing Improvement 91/100
Bed Mobility 86/100
Medication Management 82/100
Fall Prevention 87/100
Pressure Ulcer Prevention 100/100
Low Hospitalization Rate 59/100
Low ER Visit Rate 84/100
Discharge to Community 73/100

Key Statistics

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CMS Star Rating
99.49%
Timely Care Start
93.8%
Walking Improvement
Same As National Rate
Hospitalization vs National
Same As National Rate
ER Visits vs National
89.27%
Discharge to Community

About ALAMOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

ALAMOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT is a government home health agency located at 8900 INDEPENDENCE WAY in Alamosa, CO (81101). The agency has been Medicare-certified for 54 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to home-based care in the {a.city} area. They can be reached by phone at (719) 589-6639.

Based on 10 weighted quality metrics from CMS Medicare data, ALAMOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT earns a grade of A (84.9/100) from HomeCareGrader, making it one of the highest-rated agencies in the area in Colorado. The agency ranks in the top 16% of home health agencies in {a.state_name}. Nationally, it holds rank #{a.national_rank.toLocaleString()} out of all Medicare-certified home health agencies.

Patient outcome highlights include: 93.8% of patients showed improvement in walking; 94.44% showed bathing improvement; 89.27% of patients were successfully discharged back to the community. These metrics are drawn directly from Medicare claims data and reflect care delivered to real patients.

ALAMOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT provides the following home health services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide. Home health services covered by Medicare typically include skilled nursing visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, home health aide services, and medical social services.

All quality scores on HomeCareGrader are sourced from CMS's publicly available Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) data and the Home Health Compare database. Scores are updated as new CMS data is released. Families choosing a home health agency in Alamosa should consider not just grades but also specific outcome metrics most relevant to their loved one's condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ALAMOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT accept Medicare?

Yes. ALAMOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT is a Medicare-certified home health agency. All agencies listed on HomeCareGrader are part of the Medicare Home Health Compare database.

What services does ALAMOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT offer?

ALAMOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT offers the following services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide.

How is ALAMOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT rated?

ALAMOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT earns a grade of A with a HomeCareGrader score of 84.9/100. This score is computed using 10 weighted quality metrics from Medicare data, including patient outcomes, safety rates, and care timeliness.

Where is ALAMOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT located?

ALAMOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT is located at 8900 INDEPENDENCE WAY, Alamosa, CO 81101. You can reach them by phone at (719) 589-6639.

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