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Home health agency · CMS Certification 397442

WINDBER HOME HEALTH AGENCY

600 SOMERSET AVENUE, WINDBER, PA 15963

(814) 467-3000

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
1986-04-01

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyMedical socialHome health aide

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(619 patients)
86.54%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(618 patients)
87.95%
Got better at bathing(618 patients)
90.53%
Breathing improved(308 patients)
93.77%
Got better at taking medications correctly(612 patients)
87.4%
Discharge function score(621 patients)
85.35%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(804 patients)
98.63%
Acted on medication issues promptly(804 patients)
97.01%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(804 patients)
1.49%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(635 patients)
0.62%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(484 patients)
58.47%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(208 patients)
84.02%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(125 patients)
3.79%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(105 patients)
7.91%
Sent health information to the next provider(182 patients)
98.35%
Gave health information to the patient(617 patients)
99.19%

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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 — WINDBER HOME HEALTH AGENCY

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.