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Home health agency · CMS Certification 017129

HOMECARE OF EAST ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER

2178 MOORES MILL ROAD, AUBURN, AL 36830

(334) 826-3131

Value60/ 100

3★ care at below-average cost — fair value

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
3of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
3 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
5 of 5 stars
Date certified
1994-03-31

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyMedical socialHome health aide

Agency details

Ownership
PROPRIETARY

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(812 patients)
90.39%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(809 patients)
89.96%
Got better at bathing(813 patients)
86.32%
Breathing improved(587 patients)
94.27%
Got better at taking medications correctly(786 patients)
85.87%
Discharge function score(815 patients)
70.06%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(1,146 patients)
97.56%
Acted on medication issues promptly(1,146 patients)
93.63%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(1,137 patients)
1.06%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(857 patients)
0.19%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(729 patients)
47.87%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(725 patients)
91.2%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(612 patients)
3.53%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(355 patients)
9.7%
Sent health information to the next provider(332 patients)
98.49%
Gave health information to the patient(809 patients)
97.28%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
  • Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
  • Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.

Questions to ask

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Questions to ask — HOMECARE OF EAST ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER

Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
  • Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
  • How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
  • What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
  • Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.