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Home health agency · CMS Certification 137139

ABILITY HOME HEALTH

250 NORTHWEST BLVD STE 211, COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814

(208) 930-1819

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.

Value17/ 100

1★ care at average cost — needs review

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

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
1of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
1 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
3 of 5 stars
Date certified
2019-11-18

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyMedical socialHome health aide

Agency details

Ownership
NON-PROFIT

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(128 patients)
66.6%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(127 patients)
71.33%
Got better at bathing(130 patients)
70.64%
Breathing improved(117 patients)
74.4%
Got better at taking medications correctly(106 patients)
66.24%
Discharge function score(130 patients)
54.62%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(163 patients)
78.53%
Acted on medication issues promptly(169 patients)
88.17%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(167 patients)
1.8%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(133 patients)
1.53%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(118 patients)
34.75%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(161 patients)
80.85%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(91 patients)
4.25%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(81 patients)
13.77%
Sent health information to the next provider(53 patients)
71.7%
Gave health information to the patient(115 patients)
76.52%

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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 — ABILITY 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?

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