University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv
3301 West Andrew Johnson Ste. 1004.9(50 ratings)· Morristown average: 4.6
Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 3.0 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 1985
Home Health Compare
University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv is a home health agency serving Morristown, Tennessee offering Home Health. Families rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 50 reviews.
About University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv
University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Morristown, TN and has been Medicare certified since 1985. 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 University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv 3.0 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
University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1985). 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
3.0 / 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 agency84%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1089%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way93%US 89%
- The team communicated well91%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety85%US 82%
218 completed patient surveys, 29% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community84%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)9%US 11%Same as
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral92%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around86%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed90%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing90%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved90%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly87%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)3%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations76%US 61%
Service area
University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv reports serving 47 ZIP codes, including Knoxville, Morristown, Greeneville, Newport, Afton, Bean Station, Blaine, Bristol, Bulls Gap, Bybee 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 447500. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv offer?
University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv offers Home Health.
Where is University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv located?
University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv is located at 3301 West Andrew Johnson Ste. 100 in Morristown, Tennessee.
Does Medicare cover care from University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv?
Yes. University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv 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 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv?
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 University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with University of Tn Medical Center Home Health Serv and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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