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Home health agency · CMS Certification 317002

VISITING NURSE ASSOC OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, INC

175 SOUTH STREET, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960

(973) 451-4100

Value65/ 100

4★ care at average cost — good value

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

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
3 of 5 stars
Date certified
1966-07-01

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(2,198 patients)
89.45%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(2,193 patients)
93.63%
Got better at bathing(2,199 patients)
91.28%
Breathing improved(1,850 patients)
95.37%
Got better at taking medications correctly(2,163 patients)
90.26%
Discharge function score(2,200 patients)
86.41%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(3,169 patients)
99.62%
Acted on medication issues promptly(3,169 patients)
95.71%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(3,166 patients)
0.44%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(2,278 patients)
0.15%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(1,841 patients)
70.07%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(3,068 patients)
79.28%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,830 patients)
4.78%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,415 patients)
11.19%
Sent health information to the next provider(932 patients)
98.07%
Gave health information to the patient(2,211 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

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Questions to ask — VISITING NURSE ASSOC OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, 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?

Source: CMS Care Compare · updated monthly.