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Home health agency · CMS Certification 317008

VALLEY HOME CARE INC.

15 ESSEX ROAD, SUITE #301, PARAMUS, NJ 07652

(201) 291-6000

Value64/ 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
4 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(8,226 patients)
94.12%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(8,227 patients)
94.06%
Got better at bathing(8,228 patients)
93.18%
Breathing improved(8,140 patients)
92.33%
Got better at taking medications correctly(8,205 patients)
93.65%
Discharge function score(8,223 patients)
79.35%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(11,173 patients)
99.17%
Acted on medication issues promptly(11,173 patients)
98.85%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(11,157 patients)
0.65%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(8,587 patients)
0.06%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(6,421 patients)
71.7%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(10,129 patients)
92.97%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(6,157 patients)
3.52%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(5,137 patients)
7.89%
Sent health information to the next provider(2,809 patients)
71.56%
Gave health information to the patient(8,292 patients)
98.63%

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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 — VALLEY HOME CARE 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.