THE MEDICAL TEAM
3445 N. Causeway Blvd Ste 9043.5(2 ratings)· Metairie average: 4.6
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Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 2.5 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 1980
Home Health Compare
THE MEDICAL TEAM is a home health agency serving Metairie, Louisiana offering Home Health.
About THE MEDICAL TEAM
THE MEDICAL TEAM is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Metairie, LA and has been Medicare certified since 1980. 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 THE MEDICAL TEAM 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 THE MEDICAL TEAM
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Medicare Quality of Care
THE MEDICAL TEAM is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1980). 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
5.0 / 5 patient survey rating
- Would definitely recommend the agency87%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1091%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way92%US 89%
- The team communicated well91%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety84%US 82%
116 completed patient surveys, 16% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community86%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)11%US 11%Same as
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral98%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around83%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed81%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing84%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved76%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly82%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 expectations41%US 61%
Service area
THE MEDICAL TEAM reports serving 64 ZIP codes, including New Orleans, Metairie, Houma, Gretna, Kenner, Belle Chasse, Berwick, Bourg, Boutte, Chalmette 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 197312. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does THE MEDICAL TEAM offer?
THE MEDICAL TEAM offers Home Health.
Where is THE MEDICAL TEAM located?
THE MEDICAL TEAM is located at 3445 N. Causeway Blvd Ste 904 in Metairie, Louisiana.
What do families say about THE MEDICAL TEAM?
THE MEDICAL TEAM carries a 3.5 out of 5 rating from 2 Google reviews. 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 THE MEDICAL TEAM?
Yes. THE MEDICAL TEAM 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 THE MEDICAL TEAM?
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 THE MEDICAL TEAM?
Submit the Request Information form on this page, or contact THE MEDICAL TEAM directly, to arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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