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Home health agency · CMS Certification 357037

SANFORD HOME CARE FARGO

3223 32ND AVE S, FARGO, ND 58103

(701) 234-4900

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
4 of 5 stars
Date certified
1985-08-30

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(1,473 patients)
87.44%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(1,471 patients)
89.78%
Got better at bathing(1,483 patients)
90.46%
Breathing improved(1,471 patients)
87.91%
Got better at taking medications correctly(1,479 patients)
87.46%
Discharge function score(1,476 patients)
84.42%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(1,942 patients)
99.28%
Acted on medication issues promptly(1,942 patients)
98.3%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(1,940 patients)
1.34%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(1,508 patients)
0.27%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(1,168 patients)
77.74%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(1,370 patients)
99.13%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,213 patients)
3.68%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(689 patients)
9.63%
Sent health information to the next provider(495 patients)
98.38%
Gave health information to the patient(1,438 patients)
98.96%

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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 — SANFORD HOME CARE FARGO

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.