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BRIGHTSTAR CARE

615A GALE ST, Laredo, TX 78041

📞 (956) 712-9988

Skilled NursingPhysical Therapy Medicare Certified For-Profit 20 yrs certified

HomeCareGrader Score

59.8/100
Grade: C
Top 74% in Texas
National Rank: #7,254
Timely Care Start 69/100
Walking Improvement 54/100
Bathing Improvement 52/100
Bed Mobility 41/100
Medication Management 59/100
Fall Prevention 96/100
Pressure Ulcer Prevention 66/100
Low Hospitalization Rate 47/100
Low ER Visit Rate 82/100
Discharge to Community 17/100

Key Statistics

★★ 1.5
CMS Star Rating
84.31%
Timely Care Start
72.22%
Walking Improvement
Same As National Rate
Hospitalization vs National
Same As National Rate
ER Visits vs National
66.93%
Discharge to Community

About BRIGHTSTAR CARE

BRIGHTSTAR CARE is a for-profit home health agency located at 615A GALE ST in Laredo, TX (78041). The agency has been Medicare-certified for 20 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to home-based care in the {a.city} area. They can be reached by phone at (956) 712-9988.

Based on 10 weighted quality metrics from CMS Medicare data, BRIGHTSTAR CARE earns a grade of C (59.8/100) from HomeCareGrader, making it an average performer in Texas. The agency ranks in the top 74% 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: 72.22% of patients showed improvement in walking; 71.4% showed bathing improvement. These metrics are drawn directly from Medicare claims data and reflect care delivered to real patients.

BRIGHTSTAR CARE 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 Laredo should consider not just grades but also specific outcome metrics most relevant to their loved one's condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does BRIGHTSTAR CARE accept Medicare?

Yes. BRIGHTSTAR CARE is a Medicare-certified home health agency. All agencies listed on HomeCareGrader are part of the Medicare Home Health Compare database.

What services does BRIGHTSTAR CARE offer?

BRIGHTSTAR CARE offers the following services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy.

How is BRIGHTSTAR CARE rated?

BRIGHTSTAR CARE earns a grade of C with a HomeCareGrader score of 59.8/100. This score is computed using 10 weighted quality metrics from Medicare data, including patient outcomes, safety rates, and care timeliness.

Where is BRIGHTSTAR CARE located?

BRIGHTSTAR CARE is located at 615A GALE ST, Laredo, TX 78041. You can reach them by phone at (956) 712-9988.

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