Breakdown of star ratings involving quality of care
Effective Jan 23, 2019
Published Jan 23, 2019
Last Reviewed Jan 23, 2019
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More than 500 agencies nationwide earned five stars in the ratings system involving quality of care, according to ratings released Jan. 23. CMS data showed 8,674 agencies earned star ratings in quality of care.
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Star rating
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Number of agencies, January 2019
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Number of agencies, October 2018
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Number of agencies, July 2018
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Number of agencies, April 2018
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5 stars
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512
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505
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494
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460
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4.5 stars
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997
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1,002
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1,003
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1,025
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4 stars
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1,324
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1,347
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1,361
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1,372
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3.5 stars
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1,611
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1,620
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1,669
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1,706
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3 stars
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1,586
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1,634
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1,636
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1,668
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2.5 stars
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1,260
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1,274
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1,321
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1,341
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2 stars
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964
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972
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960
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915
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1.5 stars
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377
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367
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376
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371
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1 star
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43
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45
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42
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43
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Source: Home Health Compare
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