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GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE

1115 FOURTH AVENUE NORTH, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

📞 (320) 259-3487

Skilled NursingPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyHome Health Aide Medicare Certified Non-Profit 39 yrs certified

HomeCareGrader Score

78.7/100
Grade: B
Top 47% in Minnesota
National Rank: #4,085
Timely Care Start 98/100
Walking Improvement 61/100
Bathing Improvement 69/100
Bed Mobility 64/100
Medication Management 49/100
Fall Prevention 73/100
Pressure Ulcer Prevention 100/100
Low Hospitalization Rate 73/100
Low ER Visit Rate 85/100
Discharge to Community 100/100

Key Statistics

★★★ 2.5
CMS Star Rating
98.93%
Timely Care Start
76.6%
Walking Improvement
Same As National Rate
Hospitalization vs National
Same As National Rate
ER Visits vs National
100.51%
Discharge to Community

About GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE

GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE is a non-profit home health agency located at 1115 FOURTH AVENUE NORTH in Sauk Rapids, MN (56379). The agency has been Medicare-certified for 39 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to home-based care in the {a.city} area. They can be reached by phone at (320) 259-3487.

Based on 10 weighted quality metrics from CMS Medicare data, GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE earns a grade of B (78.7/100) from HomeCareGrader, making it an above-average performer in Minnesota. The agency ranks in the top 47% 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: 76.6% of patients showed improvement in walking; 81.21% showed bathing improvement; 100.51% 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.

GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE 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 Sauk Rapids should consider not just grades but also specific outcome metrics most relevant to their loved one's condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE accept Medicare?

Yes. GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH 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 GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE offer?

GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE offers the following services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide.

How is GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE rated?

GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE earns a grade of B with a HomeCareGrader score of 78.7/100. This score is computed using 10 weighted quality metrics from Medicare data, including patient outcomes, safety rates, and care timeliness.

Where is GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE located?

GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE is located at 1115 FOURTH AVENUE NORTH, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. You can reach them by phone at (320) 259-3487.

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