VNS ITHACA TOMPKINS CO CHHA

ithaca, NYMedicare Certified
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Medicare Certified agency provider

NON-PROFIT ownership

Certified since 1985

Key Information

Years in Operation

41

Location & Directions

Address

138 CECIL A MALONE DRIVE

ITHACA, NY

Service Area

This agency serves patients in ITHACA and surrounding areas in NY.

Patient Satisfaction

4/5
Would Recommend:87%
Rate 9-10:87%

Based on patient surveys

Quality Highlights

Based on CMS quality data

1.09% falls with injury

Low rate of falls with injury

Better than average

86% improved in mobility

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

86% improved in mobility

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

89% improved in bathing

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

84% improved managing meds

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

91% 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
87%
Rated 9 or 10 (Excellent)
87%
Team Gave Professional Care
91%
Team Communicated Well
85%
Discussed Medicines & Safety
83%
Completed Surveys
244
25% 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 Care99.5%
Flu Vaccination Rate75.5%
Improvement in Walking/Mobility86.2%
Improvement in Bathing88.6%
Improvement in Managing Medications83.5%
Improvement in Getting In/Out of Bed92.5%
Improvement in Breathing90.5%
Pressure Ulcer Rate0.8%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury1.1%

Lower is better

Discharge Function Score91.6%
Health Info Transfer to Provider78.1%
Health Info Transfer to Patient83.1%
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

4.6
10 reviews
Margery Lipenski

Margery Lipenski

Very professional and caring staff. They are always on time and do a phenomenal job. Highly recommend.

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Eric Fenchel

Eric Fenchel

Physical Therapist: Is it allowed to give Mitch Raymond 6 stars? Most Professional/ Competent/patient/ empathetic and positively “the best “

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DONNA RAPONE

DONNA RAPONE

Excellent! Scott was so amazing and cared deeply for my mom during her time of need. He was professional and very knowledgeable. Also thanks. to all at Visiting Nurse Services of Ithaca!

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Grandma Macdonald

Grandma Macdonald

Visiting Nurse Services provided me with an experienced and kind physical therapist following a recent hip replacement. She was thorough and I felt well cared for. She checked my vital signs before and after each PT session. Thank you so much.

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Mitchell Raymond

Mitchell Raymond

This place is the headquarters to the best Home Care Agency in the Finger Lakes region.

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Reviews from Google Places for VNS ITHACA TOMPKINS CO CHHA. These are real experiences shared by families and patients.