South County Home Health
Read or share a community experience ↓Non-profit · Medicare-certified since January 1, 1968 · Medicare certification number 417023
- Quality stars4.5 out of 5 starsRI average 3 · national 3
- Patient survey5 out of 5 stars906 surveys
- Would recommend88%RI 82% · national 79%
Quality stars summarize how patients’ health changed under the agency’s care; patient survey stars summarize what patients said. Both are Medicare measures, not a recommendation.
In short
Medicare rates its care above most Rhode Island agencies, and patients would recommend it more often than at most Rhode Island agencies.
- In its favor: Medicare quality rating above most Rhode Island agencies4.5 out of 5 vs. Rhode Island average 3.
- In its favor: More patients would recommend it than at most Rhode Island agencies88% vs. Rhode Island average 82%.
Services offered
- Nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Home health aide
- Medical social work
As reported to Medicare. Ask the agency which services they can start for you, and how often.
How patients did
Outcome measures Medicare publishes for this agency, compared with RI and the nation. Each row says whether higher or lower is better.
| Measure | This agency | RI average | National | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began care in a timely mannerHigher is better | 99.9% | 95.7% | 96.5% | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Checked whether patients got a flu shotHigher is better | 81.3% | 68.5% | 64.2% | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Patients got better at walking or moving aroundHigher is better | 88.2% | 88.7% | 88.6% | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Patients got better at getting in and out of bedHigher is better | 90.2% | 91% | 89.7% | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Patients got better at bathingHigher is better | 93% | 89.6% | 90.6% | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Patients' breathing improvedHigher is better | 97.5% | 90.4% | 91.3% | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Patients got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouthHigher is better | 89.5% | 86.8% | 88.1% | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Changes in skin integrity: pressure ulcer/injuryLower is better | 0.27% | 0.11% | 0.23% | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Medication issues addressed in a timely wayHigher is better | 96% | 95.6% | 94.5% | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Falls with major injuryLower is better | 0.85% | 0.75% | 0.93% | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Admitted to the hospital for a potentially preventable conditionLower is better | 5.3%Medicare: Better than national rate | Not published | 10.8% | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
| Preventable hospital readmission within 30 daysLower is better | 4.8%Medicare: Same as national rate | Not published | 4.1% | Jan 2022 – Dec 2024 |
| Remained at home within 31 days of dischargeHigher is better | 86.2%Medicare: Better than national rate | Not published | 77.7% | Jan 2023 – Dec 2024 |
Not published by Medicare: Emergency room use without hospital admission is not in the current Medicare home health file.
What patients said
From the HHCAHPS patient survey, 906 completed surveys, 40% response rate.
| Patients said the team… | Stars | This agency | RI average | National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gave care in a professional way | 5 out of 5 stars | 92% | 90% | 89% |
| Communicated well | 5 out of 5 stars | 90% | 88% | 86% |
| Discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 4 out of 5 stars | 84% | 84% | 82% |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 5 out of 5 stars | 92% | 89% | 85% |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | No star rating | 88% | 82% | 79% |
About this agency
- Address
- One High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
- Phone
- (401) 782-0500
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1968
- Medicare certification number
- 417023
Not sure whether you need home health or help at home? See help-at-home options → · What Medicare pays →
Community experiences
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