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Home health agency · CMS Certification 447261

AMERICARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY

7936 PLAYERS FOREST DRIVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38119

(901) 795-5949

Value38/ 100

3★ care at above-average cost — fair value

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

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
Not yet reported by CMS
Date certified
1984-02-29

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapyHome 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(160 patients)
85.28%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(160 patients)
76.05%
Got better at bathing(160 patients)
68.08%
Breathing improved(69 patients)
100%
Got better at taking medications correctly(153 patients)
74.7%
Discharge function score(160 patients)
45%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(241 patients)
95.85%
Acted on medication issues promptly(242 patients)
95.45%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(241 patients)
0.41%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(162 patients)
0.42%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(165 patients)
87.27%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(26 patients)
52.68%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(38 patients)
4.86%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(3 patients)
-

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

Sent health information to the next provider(77 patients)
33.77%
Gave health information to the patient(161 patients)
92.55%

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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 — AMERICARE 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.