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Home health agency · CMS Certification 377418

GREAT PLAINS HOME CARE

1801 W 3RD STREET, ELK CITY, OK 73644

(580) 225-5656

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
5 of 5 stars
Date certified
1994-08-04

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapy

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(116 patients)
88.59%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(120 patients)
97.35%
Got better at bathing(120 patients)
91.37%
Breathing improved(115 patients)
91.24%
Got better at taking medications correctly(115 patients)
89.7%
Discharge function score(120 patients)
79.17%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(139 patients)
97.84%
Acted on medication issues promptly(139 patients)
95.68%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(139 patients)
0.72%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(124 patients)
1.21%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot
-

The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(336 patients)
78.58%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(151 patients)
4.36%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(154 patients)
8.56%
Sent health information to the next provider
-

The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.

Gave health information to the patient(119 patients)
98.32%

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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 — GREAT PLAINS 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.