Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 3.5 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 1994
Home Health Compare
LHC HomeCare of South Alabama is a home health agency serving Opp, Alabama offering Home Health. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews.
About LHC HomeCare of South Alabama
LHC HomeCare of South Alabama is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Opp, AL and has been Medicare certified since 1994. Services offered in the home include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide visits. The agency is privately owned.
Medicare rates the quality of patient care at LHC HomeCare of South Alabama 3.5 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 LHC HomeCare of South Alabama
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Medicare Quality of Care
LHC HomeCare of South Alabama is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1994). 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
3.5 / 5
Medicare star rating
Services offered
- Skilled nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Home health aide
What patients say
5.0 / 5 patient survey rating
- Would definitely recommend the agency88%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1092%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way92%US 89%
- The team communicated well90%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety87%US 82%
307 completed patient surveys, 28% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community91%US 80%Better than
- Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)4%US 4%Same as
- Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)14%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 bed91%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing93%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved92%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly89%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)1%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations74%US 61%
Service area
LHC HomeCare of South Alabama reports serving 18 ZIP codes, including Andalusia, Brantley, Dozier, Elba, Evergreen, Florala, Georgiana, Greenville, Kinston, Lockhart 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 017134. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does LHC HomeCare of South Alabama offer?
LHC HomeCare of South Alabama offers Home Health.
Where is LHC HomeCare of South Alabama located?
LHC HomeCare of South Alabama is located at 1802 Us Highway 84 West, Suite A in Opp, Alabama.
Does Medicare cover care from LHC HomeCare of South Alabama?
Yes. LHC HomeCare of South Alabama 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 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use LHC HomeCare of South Alabama?
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 LHC HomeCare of South Alabama?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with LHC HomeCare of South Alabama and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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