Akron Children'S Hospital in Akron, OH
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Home Health Services
Akron Children'S Hospital is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Akron, Ohio, certified by CMS since 1988. CMS lists 4 of the 6 core home health services for this agency: skilled nursing, speech therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. CMS has not published a Quality of Patient Care star rating for this agency.
- Skilled nursingRegistered nurses and licensed practical nurses provide wound care, injections, IV therapy, medication management and health monitoring at home.
- Physical therapy · not listed by CMSHelps 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 pathologyTreats speech, language, cognition and swallowing problems, often after a stroke or with a neurological condition.
- Medical social servicesSocial 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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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Akron Children'S Hospital Medicare-certified?
Yes. Akron Children'S Hospital is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Akron, Ohio, certified since October 5, 1988. 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 Akron Children'S Hospital offer?
According to CMS, Akron Children'S Hospital offers skilled nursing, speech therapy, medical social services, 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.
Why doesn't Akron Children'S Hospital have a CMS star rating?
CMS publishes a Quality of Patient Care star rating only for agencies that have reported enough Medicare patient episodes for the measures it uses. Akron Children'S Hospital did not have a published rating in the latest CMS release. That is not a negative rating; ask the agency about its quality results directly.
Who owns Akron Children'S Hospital?
CMS lists Akron Children'S Hospital as proprietary (for-profit) ownership. Proprietary (for-profit) providers are privately owned businesses, ranging from single-office agencies to national chains.
