Vna of Greater Philadelphia
4601 Market Street
Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 2.5 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 1966
Home Health Compare
Vna of Greater Philadelphia is a home health agency serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offering Home Health.
About Vna of Greater Philadelphia
Vna of Greater Philadelphia is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Philadelphia, PA and has been Medicare certified since 1966. 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 a nonprofit organization.
Medicare rates the quality of patient care at Vna of Greater Philadelphia 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 Vna of Greater Philadelphia
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Medicare Quality of Care
Vna of Greater Philadelphia is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1966). 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
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community71%US 80%Worse than
- Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)5%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 referral81%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around90%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed63%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing73%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved92%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly77%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 expectations34%US 61%
Service area
Vna of Greater Philadelphia reports serving 33 ZIP codes, including Philadelphia, Abington, Conshohocken, Elkins Park, Norristown, Oreland. 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 397005. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Vna of Greater Philadelphia offer?
Vna of Greater Philadelphia offers Home Health.
Where is Vna of Greater Philadelphia located?
Vna of Greater Philadelphia is located at 4601 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Does Medicare cover care from Vna of Greater Philadelphia?
Yes. Vna of Greater Philadelphia 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 Vna of Greater Philadelphia?
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 Vna of Greater Philadelphia?
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