Samaritan Home Health Achieves High Quality Rating in Latest Medicare Care Compare Report

Published on: August 7, 2025

WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Home Health Agency, a leading provider of home health services in Jefferson County is proud to announce its recent performance in the latest Medicare Care Compare Quality of Patient Care Star Ratings, reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional care to patients in the comfort of their homes.

In the most recent update, Samaritan Home Health received a 4-star quality rating, placing it above average compared to other home health agencies across the country and in the region. This score is based on seven key measures of care quality that assess both processes of care and patient health outcomes. This rating represents an improvement from a consistent 3.5-star rating, reflecting the team’s continued efforts to enhance care and patient outcomes.

“This recognition reflects the unwavering dedication of our team to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that improves the lives of our patients every day,” said Mariah Sech, RN, BSN, Administrator and Director of Patient Services for Samaritan Home Health.

The Quality of Patient Care Star Rating is based on:

• How quickly care is initiated
• Improvement in patients’ ability to:
  • Take oral medications correctly
  • Walk or move around
  • Get in and out of bed
  • Bathe independently
  • Breathe with less difficulty
• Rates of preventable hospital admissions

These quality measures fall into broader categories that matter most to patients and families: managing daily activities, treating symptoms, preventing harm, preventing unplanned hospital care, and value of care delivered.

Across the nation, most agencies receive a 3 or 3.5-star rating, making Samaritan Home Health performance notably strong. These scores are updated quarterly based on the most current available data.

Patients and families can compare agencies using the Medicare Care Compare tool:
https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/#search

“We are honored by the trust our patients place in us and remain focused on continuous improvement to ensure safe, effective, and personalized care at home,” added Sech.

While the ratings help consumers make informed decisions, it is important to note that a high rating does not imply federal endorsement but rather indicates strong comparative performance based on publicly reported data.

For more information about our services or to speak with an intake coordinator, please contact:
315-782-0415.
www.samaritanhealth.com/homehealth

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