INCARE HOME HEALTH NORTHERN OHIO
600 EAST SMITH ROAD, MEDINA, OH 44256
Worth a closer look before you decide
These figures come straight from CMS. They are flags to ask about, not a verdict — read the full detail below.
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Date certified
- 2011-03-24
Services offered
Agency details
- Ownership
- PROPRIETARY
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(285 patients)
- 70.16%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(286 patients)
- 77.73%
- Got better at bathing(287 patients)
- 75.56%
- Breathing improved(267 patients)
- 68.64%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(279 patients)
- 75.44%
- Discharge function score(288 patients)
- 47.57%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(435 patients)
- 90.11%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(439 patients)
- 91.57%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(435 patients)
- 2.53%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(296 patients)
- 0.52%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(294 patients)
- 58.5%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(63 patients)
- 60.49%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(13 patients)
- -
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(52 patients)
- 9.72%
- Sent health information to the next provider(168 patients)
- 43.45%
- Gave health information to the patient(268 patients)
- 51.49%
The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.
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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
Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment
Questions to ask — INCARE HOME HEALTH NORTHERN OHIO
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?
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.