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GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSP & CLIN-HOME HEALTH

200 JEFFERSON ST, West Union, IA 52175

πŸ“ž (563) 422-6267

Skilled NursingPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide Medicare Certified Government 39 yrs certified

HomeCareGrader Score

76.7/100
Grade: B
Top 52% in Iowa
National Rank: #4,761
Timely Care Start 99/100
Walking Improvement 57/100
Bathing Improvement 60/100
Bed Mobility 63/100
Medication Management 51/100
Fall Prevention 81/100
Pressure Ulcer Prevention 100/100
Low Hospitalization Rate 75/100
Low ER Visit Rate 83/100
Discharge to Community 78/100

Key Statistics

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CMS Star Rating
99.64%
Timely Care Start
74.18%
Walking Improvement
Same As National Rate
Hospitalization vs National
Same As National Rate
ER Visits vs National
91.11%
Discharge to Community

About GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSP & CLIN-HOME HEALTH

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSP & CLIN-HOME HEALTH is a government home health agency located at 200 JEFFERSON ST in West Union, IA (52175). 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 (563) 422-6267.

Based on 10 weighted quality metrics from CMS Medicare data, GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSP & CLIN-HOME HEALTH earns a grade of B (76.7/100) from HomeCareGrader, making it an above-average performer in Iowa. The agency ranks in the top 52% 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: 74.18% of patients showed improvement in walking; 76% showed bathing improvement; 91.11% 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.

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSP & CLIN-HOME HEALTH provides the following home health services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, 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 West Union should consider not just grades but also specific outcome metrics most relevant to their loved one's condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSP & CLIN-HOME HEALTH accept Medicare?

Yes. GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSP & CLIN-HOME 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 GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSP & CLIN-HOME HEALTH offer?

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSP & CLIN-HOME HEALTH offers the following services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, Home Health Aide.

How is GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSP & CLIN-HOME HEALTH rated?

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSP & CLIN-HOME HEALTH earns a grade of B with a HomeCareGrader score of 76.7/100. This score is computed using 10 weighted quality metrics from Medicare data, including patient outcomes, safety rates, and care timeliness.

Where is GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSP & CLIN-HOME HEALTH located?

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSP & CLIN-HOME HEALTH is located at 200 JEFFERSON ST, West Union, IA 52175. You can reach them by phone at (563) 422-6267.

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