DESERT FAMILY HOME HEALTH
13215 NORTH VERDE RIVER DRIVE, SUITE 1, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268
Worth a closer look before you decide
These figures come straight from CMS. They are flags to ask about, not a verdict — read the full detail below.
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- Not yet reported by CMS
- Date certified
- 2021-12-22
Agency details
- Ownership
- -
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(381 patients)
- 64.08%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(336 patients)
- 65.48%
- Got better at bathing(363 patients)
- 72.41%
- Breathing improved(187 patients)
- 93.57%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(208 patients)
- 54.64%
- Discharge function score(433 patients)
- 63.74%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(512 patients)
- 96.09%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(513 patients)
- 78.95%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(506 patients)
- 0.59%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(438 patients)
- 0.58%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(281 patients)
- 51.25%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(35 patients)
- 80.66%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(15 patients)
- -
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(23 patients)
- 8.4%
- Sent health information to the next provider(146 patients)
- 47.95%
- Gave health information to the patient(366 patients)
- 79.51%
The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.
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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
Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment
Questions to ask — DESERT FAMILY HOME HEALTH
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?
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.