Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care in Thief River Falls, MN
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Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Thief River Falls, Minnesota, certified by CMS since 1969. CMS lists 5 of the 6 core home health services for this agency: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home health aide services. CMS rates the agency 2.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care, below the Minnesota average of 3.0.
- 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 therapyRebuilds the skills needed for daily activities such as bathing, dressing, cooking and moving safely around the home.
- Speech-language pathologyTreats 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 aideAides 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 Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, certified since November 20, 1969. 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 Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care offer?
According to CMS, Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home health aide services. 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 Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care?
CMS gives Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care a Quality of Patient Care star rating of 2.5 out of 5, below the Minnesota average of 3.0. 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 Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care?
CMS lists Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care as government operated ownership. Government-operated providers are run by a state, county, city or public health district.
