GUARDIAN HEALTHCARE

jamaica plain, MAMedicare Certified
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Medicare Certified agency provider

PROPRIETARY ownership

Certified since 2010

Key Information

Years in Operation

16

Location & Directions

Address

891 CENTRE STREET

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA

Service Area

This agency serves patients in JAMAICA PLAIN and surrounding areas in MA.

Patient Satisfaction

4/5
Would Recommend:83%
Rate 9-10:94%

Based on patient surveys

Quality Highlights

Based on CMS quality data

1.3% falls with injury

Low rate of falls with injury

Better than average

97% improved in mobility

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

97% improved in mobility

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

92% improved in bathing

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

82% improved managing meds

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

95% improved in breathing

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

Quality data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Performance compared to national averages.

Patient Survey Results

Based on the HHCAHPS (Home Health Consumer Assessment) survey - patients share their experience with this agency.

Would Definitely Recommend
83%
Rated 9 or 10 (Excellent)
94%
Team Gave Professional Care
88%
Team Communicated Well
84%
Discussed Medicines & Safety
85%
Completed Surveys
40
9% response rate
About this survey: The HHCAHPS survey asks home health patients about their experience. Data comes from CMS and reflects patient experiences over the past year.

Services Offered

This home-health-agency offers a comprehensive range of care and support services to meet patients and families' needs.

Skilled Nursing Care

Home Health Aide Services

Physical Therapy

Speech-Language Pathology

Occupational Therapy

Medical Social Services

Note: For specific details about service availability, hours of operation, and how services are tailored to individual patient needs, please contact the home-health-agency directly.

Quality of Patient Care

Official quality performance data from CMS. Higher percentages indicate better performance unless noted otherwise.

Timely Initiation of Care97.2%
Flu Vaccination Rate74.8%
Improvement in Walking/Mobility97.2%
Improvement in Bathing91.9%
Improvement in Managing Medications81.8%
Improvement in Getting In/Out of Bed90.8%
Improvement in Breathing94.8%
Pressure Ulcer Rate0.0%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury1.3%

Lower is better

Discharge Function Score80.9%
Health Info Transfer to Provider76.6%
Health Info Transfer to Patient93.8%
Note: Quality measures are based on actual patient care data reported to CMS and reflect the agency's performance over the past reporting period.

Google Reviews

4
10 reviews
Kassandra Figueroa

Kassandra Figueroa

Yea I got my certificate with these guys maybe 2 or three years back can you believe they want me to pay 50 dollars for my certificate im in the process of of moving so I can’t find mine instead of just printing them out they want to charge me 50 dollars worst place ever

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Armando Diaz

Armando Diaz

Guardian Healthcare has provided amazing care to our family over the years. After my mom’s surgery, their support made a huge difference in her recovery. We’re so grateful for their compassion and professionalism.

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Andrea Medina

Andrea Medina

We opted for their services when my mother needed care. They were always on time, dedicated and provided great service.

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Yvette González

Yvette González

Since 2015 Guardian Healthcare has been the provider of health services at home for my ailing mother. She has been visited by nurses that speaks Spanish and CNAs that come to work every day. The service is very very good and I don't have to worry about no-shows as they are always there on time. I wish they would send the CNAs for more hours with my mom, that's the only reason I will give them 4 stars, but for everything else they will get 5 stars.

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Janet Peguero

Janet Peguero

Both my mother and father have been under the care of Guardian Healthcare in Boston, I love the communication and the coordination of services, I am always informed of how health services will be delivered or if there are any changes that can affect a worker’s schedule. The caregivers are wonderful human beings and you can tell that they are well trained and prepared to do the work. From the nurse, to the caregivers to the people who coordinate this complex work, I give you my sincere thanks.

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Reviews from Google Places for GUARDIAN HEALTHCARE. These are real experiences shared by families and patients.