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AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC.

3600 WHEELER AVE STE 2, Fort Smith, AR 72901

πŸ“ž (479) 783-5550

Skilled NursingPhysical Therapy Medicare Certified Non-Profit 44 yrs certified

HomeCareGrader Score

70.5/100
Grade: B
Top 84% in Arkansas
National Rank: #6,124
Timely Care Start 28/100
Walking Improvement 72/100
Bathing Improvement 82/100
Bed Mobility 82/100
Medication Management 76/100
Fall Prevention 88/100
Pressure Ulcer Prevention 100/100
Low Hospitalization Rate 60/100
Low ER Visit Rate 84/100
Discharge to Community 66/100

Key Statistics

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CMS Star Rating
64.08%
Timely Care Start
82.92%
Walking Improvement
Same As National Rate
Hospitalization vs National
Same As National Rate
ER Visits vs National
86.37%
Discharge to Community

About AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC. is a non-profit home health agency located at 3600 WHEELER AVE STE 2 in Fort Smith, AR (72901). The agency has been Medicare-certified for 44 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to home-based care in the {a.city} area. They can be reached by phone at (479) 783-5550.

Based on 10 weighted quality metrics from CMS Medicare data, AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC. earns a grade of B (70.5/100) from HomeCareGrader, making it an above-average performer in Arkansas. The agency ranks in the top 84% 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: 82.92% of patients showed improvement in walking; 89.29% showed bathing improvement; 86.37% 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.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC. provides the following home health services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy. 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 Fort Smith should consider not just grades but also specific outcome metrics most relevant to their loved one's condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC. accept Medicare?

Yes. AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC. is a Medicare-certified home health agency. All agencies listed on HomeCareGrader are part of the Medicare Home Health Compare database.

What services does AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC. offer?

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC. offers the following services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy.

How is AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC. rated?

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC. earns a grade of B with a HomeCareGrader score of 70.5/100. This score is computed using 10 weighted quality metrics from Medicare data, including patient outcomes, safety rates, and care timeliness.

Where is AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC. located?

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC. is located at 3600 WHEELER AVE STE 2, Fort Smith, AR 72901. You can reach them by phone at (479) 783-5550.

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