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Home health agency · CMS Certification 248052

ESSENTIA HEALTH HOME CARE WEST

114 FRAZEE STREET EAST, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501

(218) 847-0808

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
4of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
4 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
5 of 5 stars
Date certified
1997-02-27

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(929 patients)
88.66%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(927 patients)
89.96%
Got better at bathing(928 patients)
90.73%
Breathing improved(926 patients)
91.7%
Got better at taking medications correctly(908 patients)
87.27%
Discharge function score(928 patients)
75.22%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(1,340 patients)
100%
Acted on medication issues promptly(1,340 patients)
98.96%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(1,340 patients)
2.61%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(965 patients)
0.17%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(888 patients)
71.62%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(784 patients)
95.81%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(540 patients)
3.85%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(385 patients)
7.22%
Sent health information to the next provider(466 patients)
97.64%
Gave health information to the patient(864 patients)
98.73%

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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

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Questions to ask — ESSENTIA HEALTH HOME CARE WEST

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.