SOUTHCOAST VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION INC
200 MILL ROAD, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719
3★ care at average cost — fair value
Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Date certified
- 1966-07-01
Services offered
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(6,320 patients)
- 85.81%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(6,302 patients)
- 88.19%
- Got better at bathing(6,340 patients)
- 87.67%
- Breathing improved(4,923 patients)
- 91.28%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(6,242 patients)
- 85.96%
- Discharge function score(6,357 patients)
- 88.86%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(8,461 patients)
- 98.89%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(8,461 patients)
- 98.06%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(8,461 patients)
- 0.93%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(6,555 patients)
- 0.21%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(4,992 patients)
- 67.69%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(6,860 patients)
- 94.18%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(4,752 patients)
- 4.45%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(3,394 patients)
- 7.54%
- Sent health information to the next provider(2,067 patients)
- 96.27%
- Gave health information to the patient(6,361 patients)
- 98.93%
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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 — SOUTHCOAST VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION INC
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?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.