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Home health agency · CMS Certification 347230

FIRSTHEALTH HOME CARE

251 CAMPGROUND ROAD, SUITE 100, WEST END, NC 27376

(910) 295-2211

Value46/ 100

3★ care at average cost — fair value

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

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
3of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
3 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
5 of 5 stars
Date certified
1998-10-03

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapyMedical 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(1,534 patients)
85.82%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(1,532 patients)
87.13%
Got better at bathing(1,539 patients)
87.21%
Breathing improved(1,292 patients)
90.67%
Got better at taking medications correctly(1,533 patients)
81.22%
Discharge function score(1,539 patients)
82.39%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(1,905 patients)
99.63%
Acted on medication issues promptly(1,905 patients)
98.85%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(1,905 patients)
0.63%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(1,548 patients)
0.34%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(1,157 patients)
73.47%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(1,040 patients)
94.35%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,061 patients)
4.67%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(497 patients)
5.93%
Sent health information to the next provider(424 patients)
100%
Gave health information to the patient(1,469 patients)
99.66%

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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 — FIRSTHEALTH HOME 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?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.