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PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH

3201 FIRST STREET, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

πŸ“ž (712) 852-5419

Skilled NursingPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyHome Health Aide Medicare Certified Government 55 yrs certified

HomeCareGrader Score

75.5/100
Grade: B
Top 57% in Iowa
National Rank: #5,109
Timely Care Start 56/100
Walking Improvement 45/100
Bathing Improvement 100/100
Bed Mobility 80/100
Fall Prevention 100/100
Pressure Ulcer Prevention 100/100
Low Hospitalization Rate 72/100
Low ER Visit Rate 84/100
Discharge to Community 59/100

Key Statistics

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CMS Star Rating
78.18%
Timely Care Start
67.01%
Walking Improvement
Same As National Rate
Hospitalization vs National
Same As National Rate
ER Visits vs National
83.75%
Discharge to Community

About PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH

PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH is a government home health agency located at 3201 FIRST STREET in Emmetsburg, IA (50536). The agency has been Medicare-certified for 55 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to home-based care in the {a.city} area. They can be reached by phone at (712) 852-5419.

Based on 10 weighted quality metrics from CMS Medicare data, PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH earns a grade of B (75.5/100) from HomeCareGrader, making it an above-average performer in Iowa. The agency ranks in the top 57% 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: 99.86% showed bathing improvement; 83.75% 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.

PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH 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 Emmetsburg should consider not just grades but also specific outcome metrics most relevant to their loved one's condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH accept Medicare?

Yes. PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH is a Medicare-certified home health agency. All agencies listed on HomeCareGrader are part of the Medicare Home Health Compare database.

What services does PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH offer?

PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH offers the following services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide.

How is PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH rated?

PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH earns a grade of B with a HomeCareGrader score of 75.5/100. This score is computed using 10 weighted quality metrics from Medicare data, including patient outcomes, safety rates, and care timeliness.

Where is PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH located?

PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH is located at 3201 FIRST STREET, Emmetsburg, IA 50536. You can reach them by phone at (712) 852-5419.

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