Terrace Home Health - Independence
4721 South Cliff Avenue, Suite 2114.7(46 ratings)· Independence average: 3.9
Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 2.5 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 2020
Home Health Compare
Terrace Home Health - Independence is a home health agency serving Independence, Missouri offering Home Health. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 46 reviews.
About Terrace Home Health - Independence
Terrace Home Health - Independence is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Independence, MO and has been Medicare certified since 2020. 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 Terrace Home Health - Independence 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.
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Medicare Quality of Care
Terrace Home Health - Independence is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 2020). 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
4.0 / 5 patient survey rating
- Would definitely recommend the agency78%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1086%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way90%US 89%
- The team communicated well87%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety85%US 82%
129 completed patient surveys, 25% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community80%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)10%US 11%Same as
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral100%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around73%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed81%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing81%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved72%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly72%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 expectations65%US 61%
Service area
Terrace Home Health - Independence reports serving 118 ZIP codes, including Kansas City, Independence, Overland Park, Lees Summit, Leawood, Shawnee, Blue Springs, Lenexa, Mission, Olathe 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 267673. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Terrace Home Health - Independence offer?
Terrace Home Health - Independence offers Home Health.
How much does Terrace Home Health - Independence cost?
Terrace Home Health - Independence has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Independence that publish rates start around $1,200 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
Where is Terrace Home Health - Independence located?
Terrace Home Health - Independence is located at 4721 South Cliff Avenue, Suite 211 in Independence, Missouri.
Does Medicare cover care from Terrace Home Health - Independence?
Yes. Terrace Home Health - Independence 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 Terrace Home Health - Independence?
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 Terrace Home Health - Independence?
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