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Home health agency · CMS Certification 187185

SOMC HOME HEALTH SERVICES

246 COMMONWEALTH ROAD, VANCEBURG, KY 41179

(606) 796-0056

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.

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
2of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
2 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
5 of 5 stars
Date certified
2014-02-14

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(232 patients)
80.99%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(232 patients)
81.52%
Got better at bathing(232 patients)
81.91%
Breathing improved(223 patients)
86.01%
Got better at taking medications correctly(232 patients)
79.82%
Discharge function score(232 patients)
66.81%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(352 patients)
99.43%
Acted on medication issues promptly(352 patients)
98.86%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(352 patients)
0.57%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(238 patients)
0%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(210 patients)
35.71%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(146 patients)
78.93%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(82 patients)
4.29%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(70 patients)
15.54%
Sent health information to the next provider(135 patients)
94.81%
Gave health information to the patient(214 patients)
100%

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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 — SOMC HOME HEALTH SERVICES

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.