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L & C Home Health Agency, Inc.

1105 Taylor Ave

5(2 ratings)· Colby average: 4

L & C Home Health Agency, Inc., photo 1

Quick Facts

Medicare quality
4.0 of 5 stars

Home Health Compare

Medicare certified
Since 2002
Coverage area
Serves 15 counties across Northwest Kansas
Certification
Medicare-certified and Kansas-state licensed agency
Therapy services
Offers physical and speech therapy on-site

What Families Think

L & C Home Health Agency is a home health and hospice provider serving Northwest Kansas, with only one detailed family review currently available. That reviewer described the team's care for a dying parent as compassionate and highly professional.

The Good

  • Reviewer praised compassionate end-of-life care
  • Described as professional and expert care team
  • Called a blessing to the Colby community

The Bad

  • Very limited review data—only one detailed review
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

L & C Home Health Agency, Inc. is a home health agency serving Colby, Kansas offering Home Health. Amenities include Emergency Call System, 24-Hour Staff and Medication Management.

About L & C Home Health Agency, Inc.

L & C Home Health Agency, Inc. is a home health and hospice community in Colby, Kansas.

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Types of Care at L & C Home Health Agency, Inc.

Home Health

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Medication Management

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Reviews of L & C Home Health Agency, Inc.

5overall · 2 ratings combined

5★ on Google (2)

Wes Davis

Apr 2024

via Google

There isn't a single company I can think of besides this one that provides the most professional and expert care. They took care of my dad during his last days and treated him with the utmost compassion and care. This company is a blessing to colby, Kansas. Thank you L&C Home Health Agency.

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Medicare Quality of Care

L & C Home Health Agency, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 2002). 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

4.0 / 5

Medicare star rating

Services offered

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

What patients say

5.0 / 5 patient survey rating

  • Would definitely recommend the agency95%US 79%
  • Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1094%US 85%
  • Care was given in a professional way93%US 89%
  • The team communicated well94%US 86%
  • The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety88%US 82%

155 completed patient surveys, 54% response rate.

Hospital outcomes

  • Discharged to the community57%US 80%Worse than
  • Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)4%US 4%Same as
  • Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)23%US 11%Worse than

How patients did

  • Care started within 2 days of referral99%US 94%
  • Patients got better at walking or moving around91%US 83%
  • Patients got better at getting in and out of bed94%US 83%
  • Patients got better at bathing96%US 86%
  • Patients' breathing improved96%US 85%
  • Patients got better at taking medications correctly96%US 81%
  • Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)6%US 1%
  • Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
  • Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations88%US 61%

Service area

L & C Home Health Agency, Inc. reports serving 35 ZIP codes, including Agra, Almena, Atwood, Bogue, Brewster, Clayton, Colby, Dresden, Edson, Gem 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 178055. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does L & C Home Health Agency, Inc. offer?

L & C Home Health Agency, Inc. offers Home Health.

Where is L & C Home Health Agency, Inc. located?

L & C Home Health Agency, Inc. is located at 1105 Taylor Ave in Colby, Kansas.

What do families say about L & C Home Health Agency, Inc.?

L & C Home Health Agency is a home health and hospice provider serving Northwest Kansas, with only one detailed family review currently available. That reviewer described the team's care for a dying parent as compassionate and highly professional.

Does Medicare cover care from L & C Home Health Agency, Inc.?

Yes. L & C Home Health Agency, Inc. 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 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Do I need a referral to use L & C Home Health Agency, Inc.?

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 L & C Home Health Agency, Inc.?

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