The agency uses as a measure of evaluation the survey results of patients, family members, and the friends of patients. This is the first CMS star rating for home health agencies.
The data reflects measures from Jto June 30, 2015. Home Health Compare currently has star ratings for 5,743 agencies, with 2,152 receiving the five-star rating, according to CMS data released on Thursday. Only 51 home health agency received the low rating of one star, while over 2,000 received the top ranking of five stars in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services new star ratings for home health agencies.
