mtn k.
Aug 2021
I received excellent care from Kyle and Mindy. I recommend bristlecone for physical therapy and occupational therapy.
CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone
68 School Rd Ste 2005(2 ratings)
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Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 2.5 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 1979
- Therapy services
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy delivered at home
- Medicare history
- Medicare certified since 1979
- Medicare quality score
- 2.5 out of 5 stars on patient care
- Ownership
- Agency is privately owned
Home Health Compare
What Families Think
An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.
CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Frisco, Colorado. The one written review is positive and praises the physical and occupational therapy. Medicare's quality rating is a middling 2.5 out of 5 stars, and there are only two Google ratings.
What reviewers praise
- Reviewer praised physical and occupational therapy care
- Named staff members singled out for excellent care
- Offers nursing, therapy, social work, and aide visits at home
- Medicare certified since 1979
What reviewers flag
- Medicare quality rating is 2.5 out of 5 stars
- Very few reviews, only two Google ratings
- No published pricing
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone is a home health agency serving Frisco, Colorado offering Home Health.
About CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone
CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Frisco, CO and has been Medicare certified since 1979. Services offered in the home include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services and home health aide visits. The agency is privately owned.
Medicare rates the quality of patient care at CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on how quickly care starts, how often patients improve at walking, bathing and managing medications, and how often they are readmitted to the hospital.
Home health is short-term, doctor-ordered clinical care at home, typically after a hospital stay or during recovery, and Medicare covers it in full when the patient qualifies. Families who need ongoing help with daily living, such as bathing, meals and companionship, should also compare non-medical home care agencies nearby.
Types of Care at CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone
Home Health
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5overall · 2 ratings combined
5★ on Google (2)
Medicare Quality of Care
CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1979). 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
2.5 / 5
Medicare star rating
Services offered
- Skilled nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medical social services
- Home health aide
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend the agency96%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1097%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way93%US 89%
- The team communicated well100%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety95%US 82%
27 completed patient surveys, 14% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community79%US 80%Same as
- Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)4%US 4%Same as
- Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)12%US 11%Same as
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral95%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around77%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed81%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing87%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved80%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly76%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)2%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations63%US 61%
Service area
CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone reports serving 10 ZIP codes, including Silverthorne, Alma, Breckenridge, Dillon, Fairplay, Frisco, Leadville, Red Cliff, Twin Lakes. 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 067044. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone offer?
CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone offers Home Health.
Where is CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone located?
CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone is located at 68 School Rd Ste 200 in Frisco, Colorado.
What do families say about CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone?
CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone carries a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 Google reviews. CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Frisco, Colorado. The one written review is positive and praises the physical and occupational therapy. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
Does Medicare cover care from CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone?
Yes. CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone 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 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone?
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 CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone?
Submit the Request Information form on this page, or contact CommonSpirit Home Health Bristlecone directly, to arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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