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Always Better Care Home Health

120 S 7th Ave

5(2 ratings)· Durant average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Medicare quality
2.0 of 5 stars

Home Health Compare

Medicare certified
Since 2014

What Families Think

The few families who have reviewed Always Better Care Home Health describe a compassionate, communicative team, especially praising one nurse for her attentive care. Reviewers contrast this positively with prior experiences using other home health agencies in Durant.

The Good

  • Nurse described as caring, knowledgeable, and attentive
  • Family felt treated like one of their own
  • Reviewers say communication is better than other local agencies
  • Strong overall satisfaction with hospice and home health care

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Always Better Care Home Health is a home health agency serving Durant, Oklahoma offering Home Health.

About Always Better Care Home Health

Always Better Care Home Health is a home health and hospice community in Durant, Oklahoma.

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Types of Care at Always Better Care Home Health

Home Health

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Reviews of Always Better Care Home Health

5overall · 2 ratings combined

5★ on Google (2)

Linda Willis

May 2021

via Google

Danielle, has been my nurse for awhile now. She is caring, knowledgeable and listens to what I say when I am concerned about something. I have been pleased with her care.

Dillion James

Jul 2019

via Google

We have used 2 other home health agencies in Durant and were very disappointed in the way the handled the care of my father. There was lack of communication, lack of care, and lack of caring. We decided to start using Always Better Care 6 months ago and I have to tell you my family will never use anyone else. From day one the were very understanding and compassionate. The nurse came over and we feel in love with her. It wasn't anything like the other 2 companies I felt like she was a sister and she was one of us. We absolutely love Always Better Care and would recommend to everyone. I would give 10 Stars if possible!!!

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Medicare Quality of Care

Always Better Care Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 2014). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.

Quality of patient care

2.0 / 5

Medicare star rating

Services offered

  • Skilled nursing
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Home health aide

What patients say

  • Would definitely recommend the agency91%US 79%
  • Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1096%US 85%
  • Care was given in a professional way96%US 89%
  • The team communicated well96%US 86%
  • The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety96%US 82%

33 completed patient surveys, 26% response rate.

Hospital outcomes

  • Discharged to the community54%US 80%Worse than
  • Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)13%US 11%Same as

How patients did

  • Care started within 2 days of referral100%US 94%
  • Patients got better at walking or moving around67%US 83%
  • Patients got better at getting in and out of bed64%US 83%
  • Patients got better at bathing71%US 86%
  • Patients' breathing improved72%US 85%
  • Patients got better at taking medications correctly70%US 81%
  • Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)4%US 1%
  • Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
  • Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations26%US 61%

Service area

Always Better Care Home Health reports serving 29 ZIP codes, including Achille, Atoka, Bennington, Bokchito, Boswell, Broken Bow, Caddo, Calera, Caney, Cartwright and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 377775. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Always Better Care Home Health offer?

Always Better Care Home Health offers Home Health.

Where is Always Better Care Home Health located?

Always Better Care Home Health is located at 120 S 7th Ave in Durant, Oklahoma.

What do families say about Always Better Care Home Health?

The few families who have reviewed Always Better Care Home Health describe a compassionate, communicative team, especially praising one nurse for her attentive care. Reviewers contrast this positively with prior experiences using other home health agencies in Durant.

Does Medicare cover care from Always Better Care Home Health?

Yes. Always Better Care Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 2.0 out of 5 stars.

Do I need a referral to use Always Better Care Home Health?

For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.

How can families visit Always Better Care Home Health?

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