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Home health agency · CMS Certification 367087

SOMC HOME HEALTH SERVICES

2201 25TH STREET, PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662

(740) 356-5600

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
1966-09-01

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(992 patients)
86.9%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(991 patients)
88.27%
Got better at bathing(992 patients)
90.49%
Breathing improved(941 patients)
88.56%
Got better at taking medications correctly(987 patients)
84.9%
Discharge function score(990 patients)
69.8%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(1,512 patients)
98.74%
Acted on medication issues promptly(1,512 patients)
98.88%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(1,509 patients)
1.06%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(1,026 patients)
0.05%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(887 patients)
39.57%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(706 patients)
89.1%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(511 patients)
3.6%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(342 patients)
12.01%
Sent health information to the next provider(535 patients)
96.64%
Gave health information to the patient(964 patients)
99.38%

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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 — SOMC HOME HEALTH SERVICES

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.