DEACONESS HOMECARE
123 PICKWICK STREET, SAVANNAH, TN 38372
4★ care at below-average cost — strong value
Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category
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
- 1983-02-22
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(527 patients)
- 95.59%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(527 patients)
- 95.2%
- Got better at bathing(529 patients)
- 97.18%
- Breathing improved(494 patients)
- 92.06%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(519 patients)
- 97.17%
- Discharge function score(530 patients)
- 74.91%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(799 patients)
- 97.12%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(800 patients)
- 90.25%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(782 patients)
- 0.38%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(572 patients)
- 0%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(579 patients)
- 45.42%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(513 patients)
- 88.02%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(193 patients)
- 3.93%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(286 patients)
- 12.56%
- Sent health information to the next provider(280 patients)
- 69.64%
- Gave health information to the patient(514 patients)
- 94.75%
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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 — DEACONESS HOMECARE
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.