Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. in Fort Smith, AR
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Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Fort Smith, Arkansas, certified by CMS since 1982. CMS lists 2 of the 6 core home health services for this agency: skilled nursing and physical therapy. CMS rates the agency 3.0 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care, below the Arkansas average of 3.4.
- Skilled nursingRegistered nurses and licensed practical nurses provide wound care, injections, IV therapy, medication management and health monitoring at home.
- Physical therapyHelps patients regain strength, balance and mobility after surgery, injury, a stroke or a hospital stay.
- Occupational therapy · not listed by CMSRebuilds the skills needed for daily activities such as bathing, dressing, cooking and moving safely around the home.
- Speech-language pathology · not listed by CMSTreats speech, language, cognition and swallowing problems, often after a stroke or with a neurological condition.
- Medical social services · not listed by CMSSocial workers help with counseling, community resources, long-term planning and the emotional side of illness.
- Home health aide · not listed by CMSAides assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting under a nurse or therapist’s supervision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Home Health Care Compare provider data. Listed services are those the agency is certified to provide; availability can change, so confirm with the agency before arranging care.
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Is Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Fort Smith, Arkansas, certified since January 19, 1982. Certification means the agency meets the federal Conditions of Participation, and eligible skilled home care can be covered by Medicare.
What home health services does Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. offer?
According to CMS, Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. offers skilled nursing and physical therapy. Home health services are provided in the patient's home under a plan of care approved by a physician or other allowed practitioner.
How does CMS rate Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc.?
CMS gives Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. a Quality of Patient Care star rating of 3.0 out of 5, below the Arkansas average of 3.4. The rating summarizes quality measures such as how quickly care starts, how much patients improve at walking, bathing and breathing, and how often they need hospital care.
Who owns Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc.?
CMS lists Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. as non-profit ownership. Non-profit providers are typically run by charitable, religious or community organizations and reinvest any surplus in their services.
