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Mount Vernon, OH · Non-Profit

Knox Community Hospital Department Of Home Health — Mount Vernon, OH

3/5 CMS Rating CMS Verified
60 years in operation (est. 1966) Request callback 307 Vernedale Drive, Suite A , 43050

Patient survey results (HHCAHPS)

91%

Received professional care

87%

Good communication

85%

Discussed medication safety

82%

Would recommend

Based on 155 patient surveys · Data from CMS Home Health Compare

CMS Outcome Measures

82.44%
Improved walking
85.25%
Improved bathing
98.37%
Care started on time
77.61%
Improved medication mgmt
Discharge to Community
78.21%
≈ National average
Preventable Hospitalizations
7.64%
≈ National average
Preventable Readmissions
4.43%
≈ National average

Source: CMS Home Health Quality Measures. Data reflects Medicare-certified patient outcomes.

About Knox Community Hospital Department Of Home Health

Knox Community Hospital Department of Home Health is a Medicare-certified, non-profit home health agency based in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Founded in 1966, it has provided home health services for 60 years. The agency offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech pathology, and home health aide services and currently holds a 3-star rating.

What to expect

You'll be working with an established, non-profit provider with six decades of local experience. The agency can provide the main home health services your parent may need: skilled nursing for wound care or medication management, physical or speech therapy for recovery, and home health aides for daily assistance. As a non-profit, revenue stays within the organization rather than going to shareholders. The 3-star rating suggests the agency delivers service in line with other Mount Vernon providers, though you may want to contact them directly to discuss your parent's specific needs.

Services offered

Skilled Nursing

Physical Therapy

Speech Pathology

Home Health Aide

Frequently asked questions

What services does this agency provide?

The agency offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech pathology, and home health aide services—the core services most families need after hospitalization or for ongoing health management.

Is the agency Medicare-approved?

Yes. Medicare certification means the agency has met federal standards to provide home health services and can bill Medicare directly.

When was this agency founded?

The agency was founded in 1966 and has operated for 60 years, giving it substantial experience in Mount Vernon.

What does the 3-star rating reflect?

Star ratings reflect overall agency performance. Knox Community Hospital's 3-star rating is consistent with Mount Vernon's average rating of 3.5 stars across the 4 agencies in the area, indicating satisfactory service.

Local context

Mount Vernon's home health market has 4 agencies to choose from. Knox Community Hospital Department of Home Health operates in this competitive landscape where the average agency rating is 3.5 stars. The agency's 3-star rating places it slightly below the city average, so comparing it directly with other Mount Vernon providers can help clarify which agency best fits your family's priorities.

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This site provides Medicare-certified home health agency data sourced from CMS.gov. It is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for medical decisions.