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KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HHA

261 HOSPITAL DRIVE, Barbourville, KY 40906

📞 (606) 546-5919

Skilled NursingPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide Medicare Certified Government 57 yrs certified

HomeCareGrader Score

67.5/100
Grade: B
Top 94% in Kentucky
National Rank: #6,557
Timely Care Start 88/100
Walking Improvement 72/100
Bathing Improvement 63/100
Bed Mobility 57/100
Medication Management 44/100
Fall Prevention 98/100
Pressure Ulcer Prevention 90/100
Low Hospitalization Rate 61/100
Low ER Visit Rate 84/100
Discharge to Community 0/100

Key Statistics

★★ 2
CMS Star Rating
94.07%
Timely Care Start
83.12%
Walking Improvement
Same As National Rate
Hospitalization vs National
Same As National Rate
ER Visits vs National
44.41%
Discharge to Community

About KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HHA

KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HHA is a government home health agency located at 261 HOSPITAL DRIVE in Barbourville, KY (40906). The agency has been Medicare-certified for 57 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to home-based care in the {a.city} area. They can be reached by phone at (606) 546-5919.

Based on 10 weighted quality metrics from CMS Medicare data, KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HHA earns a grade of B (67.5/100) from HomeCareGrader, making it an above-average performer in Kentucky. The agency ranks in the top 94% 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: 83.12% of patients showed improvement in walking; 77.68% showed bathing improvement. These metrics are drawn directly from Medicare claims data and reflect care delivered to real patients.

KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HHA provides the following home health services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, 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 Barbourville should consider not just grades but also specific outcome metrics most relevant to their loved one's condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HHA accept Medicare?

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

What services does KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HHA offer?

KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HHA offers the following services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, Home Health Aide.

How is KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HHA rated?

KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HHA earns a grade of B with a HomeCareGrader score of 67.5/100. This score is computed using 10 weighted quality metrics from Medicare data, including patient outcomes, safety rates, and care timeliness.

Where is KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HHA located?

KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HHA is located at 261 HOSPITAL DRIVE, Barbourville, KY 40906. You can reach them by phone at (606) 546-5919.

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