ALTERNATIVE HOME HEALTH CARE
901 W 14TH STREET, SUITE 220, WASHINGTON, MO 63090
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.
1★ care at below-average cost — needs review
Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category
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
- 2003-06-24
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(222 patients)
- 49.94%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(218 patients)
- 53.24%
- Got better at bathing(223 patients)
- 48.57%
- Breathing improved(162 patients)
- 27.49%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(110 patients)
- 38.23%
- Discharge function score(224 patients)
- 27.68%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(293 patients)
- 64.16%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(323 patients)
- 98.45%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(322 patients)
- 0.62%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(225 patients)
- 1.44%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(190 patients)
- 39.47%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(59 patients)
- 86.15%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(45 patients)
- 4.38%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(22 patients)
- 10.66%
- Sent health information to the next provider(130 patients)
- 95.38%
- Gave health information to the patient(192 patients)
- 96.35%
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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 — ALTERNATIVE HOME HEALTH CARE
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.