HME HLTH DEPT WILLIS KNIGHTON
3300 ALBERT BICKNELL DR, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
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
- 4 of 5 stars
- Date certified
- 1979-06-15
Services offered
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(1,140 patients)
- 78.54%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(1,089 patients)
- 82.06%
- Got better at bathing(1,131 patients)
- 83.79%
- Breathing improved(732 patients)
- 89.39%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(1,019 patients)
- 83.28%
- Discharge function score(1,177 patients)
- 69.16%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(1,697 patients)
- 82.91%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(1,699 patients)
- 92.76%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(1,615 patients)
- 0.93%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(1,201 patients)
- 0.89%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(1,161 patients)
- 48.66%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(404 patients)
- 70.22%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(186 patients)
- 3.85%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(199 patients)
- 11.91%
- Sent health information to the next provider(515 patients)
- 98.45%
- Gave health information to the patient(1,176 patients)
- 91.58%
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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 — HME HLTH DEPT WILLIS KNIGHTON
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.