GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH
645 NW ORCHARD AVENUE, SUITE 500, HERMISTON, OR 97838
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
- 3 of 5 stars
- Date certified
- 1986-02-12
Services offered
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(449 patients)
- 79.84%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(432 patients)
- 84.43%
- Got better at bathing(451 patients)
- 81.09%
- Breathing improved(275 patients)
- 86.31%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(367 patients)
- 73.34%
- Discharge function score(459 patients)
- 72.98%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(645 patients)
- 90.08%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(646 patients)
- 92.11%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(620 patients)
- 0.81%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(482 patients)
- 0.65%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(375 patients)
- 43.73%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(679 patients)
- 84.17%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(399 patients)
- 4.39%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(339 patients)
- 7.45%
- Sent health information to the next provider(219 patients)
- 52.97%
- Gave health information to the patient(422 patients)
- 91%
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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 — GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH
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?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.