Home health
Golden Care Of Northeast Pa, Inc
Home health in Plains, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1170 ROUTE 315 SUITE 4 |
| City | Plains |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP code | 18702 |
| Phone | 570-654-2883 |
| Website | http://www.goldencarenepa.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 397286 |
| Ownership | PROPRIETARY |
| Certification | Medicare-certified home health agency (CMS) |
| Care types | home health |
| Services offered | nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide |
| Palliative services basis | No palliative care program is shown in the agency's CMS Home Health Care Agencies record. That CMS file carries no palliative-care field, so this flag records CMS evidence only; it is not a claim the agency offers no palliative care. |
Golden Care Of Northeast Pa, Inc is in 1170 ROUTE 315 SUITE 4, Plains, PA 18702. Phone: 570-654-2883. Ownership: PROPRIETARY. It offers nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide. CMS claims-based measures: discharge-to-community risk-standardized rate 40.11.
More about this provider
| Golden Care of Northeast PA, rooted in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties for over 35 years, offers a broad range of specialized and general home health services - skilled nursing, home health aide, IV and infusion therapy, nutrition support, therapies, education programs, and medical social services - with personalized, patient-driven care plans and 24/7 on-call nursing. | |
| Services and programs | Core nursing services: 24/7 on-call nursing, nursing (comprehensive assessments and personalized care plans), home health aide. Specialized medical services: IV therapy, PICC line maintenance, central venous line care, parenteral nutrition, enteral feeding. Education & preventative care: health teaching, diabetes/cardiac/respiratory/wound education, Medication Management Program (AIM). Therapeutic services: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, speech pathology. Advanced & post-hospital care: pain management, post-transplant care, infusion therapy, venipuncture. Social & support services: medical social services. Footer also lists Skilled Nursing & Pediatric Private Duty Nursing |
| Who it serves | Patients in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, serving the community for over 35 years; mission emphasizes enabling individuals with disabilities of all kinds to thrive; pediatric private duty nursing patients |
| Payment types it states | Site FAQ states: Traditional Medicare (Part A) pays 100% for home health services; patients with another type of insurance can inquire with the referral department about coverage of services |
| Inspection highlights | Site states its patients rated it 5 stars in the HHCAHPS (Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) patient survey, and directs readers to medicare.gov for its rating |
| Visiting and contact details | 1170 RT. 315 Suite 4, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702; phone +1 (570) 371-5069; email info@goldencarenepa.com |
| Website | http://www.goldencarenepa.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS
| Quality measures reported to CMS | |
|---|---|
| DTC Numerator | 14 |
| DTC Denominator | 41 |
| PPH Denominator | 18 |
| PPR Denominator | 7 |
| DTC Observed Rate | 34.15 |
| Discharge Function Score | 45.45 |
| DTC Risk-Standardized Rate | 40.11 |
| Offers Nursing Care Services | Yes |
| DTC Performance Categorization | Worse Than National Rate |
| Offers Medical Social Services | No |
| PPH Performance Categorization | Not Available |
| PPR Performance Categorization | Not Available |
| Offers Home Health Aide Services | Yes |
| Offers Physical Therapy Services | Yes |
| Offers Speech Pathology Services | Yes |
| Offers Occupational Therapy Services | Yes |
| Numerator for Discharge Function Score | 10 |
| Footnote for PPH Risk-Standardized Rate | The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report. |
| Footnote for PPR Risk-Standardized Rate | The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report. |
| DTC Risk-Standardized Rate (Lower Limit) | 26.07 |
| DTC Risk-Standardized Rate (Upper Limit) | 53.06 |
| Denominator for Discharge Function Score | 22 |
| How often patients got better at bathing | 83.84 |
| Transfer of Health Information to the Provider | 85.71 |
| Footnote for how often patients' breathing improved | The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report. |
| Numerator for how often patients got better at bathing | 16 |
| Denominator for how often patients got better at bathing | 23 |
| How often patients got better at walking or moving around | 70.33 |
| Footnote for Transfer of Health Information to the Patient | The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report. |
| How often patients got better at getting in and out of bed | 62.43 |
| Numerator for Transfer of Health Information to the Provider | 18 |
| Denominator for Transfer of Health Information to the Provider | 21 |
| Changes in skin integrity post-acute care: pressure ulcer/injury | 0.00 |
| Percent of Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury | 5.41 |
| Numerator for how often patients got better at walking or moving around | 9 |
| Numerator for how often patients got better at getting in and out of bed | 9 |
| Denominator for how often patients got better at walking or moving around | 22 |
| Denominator for how often patients got better at getting in and out of bed | 20 |
| How often the home health team began their patients' care in a timely manner | 94.87 |
| Numerator for Changes in skin integrity post-acute care: pressure ulcer/injury | 0 |
| Denominator for Changes in skin integrity post-acute care: pressure ulcer/injury | 25 |
| Footnote for how often patients got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth | The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report. |
| Numerator for Percent of Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury | 2 |
| Denominator for Percent of Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury | 37 |
| Numerator for how often the home health team began their patients' care in a timely manner | 37 |
| How often physician-recommended actions to address medication issues were completely timely | 87.18 |
| Denominator for how often the home health team began their patients' care in a timely manner | 39 |
| How often the home health team determined whether patients received a flu shot for the current flu season | 42.86 |
| Numerator for how often physician-recommended actions to address medication issues were completely timely | 34 |
| Denominator for how often physician-recommended actions to address medication issues were completely timely | 39 |
| Numerator for how often the home health team determined whether patients received a flu shot for the current flu season | 12 |
| Denominator for how often the home health team determined whether patients received a flu shot for the current flu season | 28 |
| How much Medicare spends on an episode of care at this agency, compared to Medicare spending across all agencies nationally | 1.05 |
| No. of episodes to calc how much Medicare spends per episode of care at agency, compared to spending at all agencies (national) | 298 |
| Home health CAHPS survey | |
|---|---|
| Footnote Number | 12 |
| Survey response rate | Not Available |
| Number of completed Surveys | Not Available |
| CMS Certification Number (CCN) | 397286 |
| Footnote for Survey response rate | 12 |
| HHCAHPS Survey Summary Star Rating | Not Available |
| Footnote for number of completed surveys | 12 |
| HHCAHPS Survey Summary Star Rating Footnote | 12 |
| Footnote for Star Rating for overall care from agency | 12 |
| Star Rating for health team communicated well with them | Not Available |
| Footnote for Star Rating for communicated well with them | 12 |
| Footnote Star Rating discussed medicines, pain, home safety | 12 |
| Star Rating for health team gave care in a professional way | Not Available |
| Star Rating for how patients rated overall care from agency | Not Available |
| Star Rating team discussed medicines, pain, and home safety | Not Available |
| Footnote for Star Rating for gave care in a professional way | 12 |
| Percent of patients who reported that their home health team communicated well with them | Not Available |
| Percent of patients who reported that their home health team gave care in a professional way | Not Available |
| Footnote for Percent of patients who reported that their home health team communicated well with them | 12 |
| Footnote for Percent of patients who reported that their home health team gave care in a professional way | 12 |
| Percent of patients who reported that their home health team discussed medicines, pain, and home safety with them | Not Available |
| Percent of patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the home health agency to friends and family | Not Available |
| Percent of patients who gave their home health agency a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) | Not Available |
| Footnote for Percent of patients who reported that their home health team discussed medicines, pain, and home safety with them | 12 |
| Footnote for Percent of patients who gave their home health agency a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0(lowest) to 10(highest) | 12 |
| Footnote for Percent of patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the home health agency to friends and family | 12 |
Who pays for home health?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- What you may pay for home health services
- Skilled Home Health vs Personal Care: What Medicare Pays For and What It Does Not
Home health guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Golden Care Of Northeast Pa, Inc
Where is Golden Care Of Northeast Pa, Inc located?
Golden Care Of Northeast Pa, Inc is at 1170 ROUTE 315 SUITE 4, Plains, Pennsylvania 18702.
What care and services does Golden Care Of Northeast Pa, Inc offer?
Golden Care Of Northeast Pa, Inc offers home health, nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.
Is Golden Care Of Northeast Pa, Inc Medicare-certified?
Medicare-certified home health agency (CMS).
How do I contact Golden Care Of Northeast Pa, Inc?
Call Golden Care Of Northeast Pa, Inc at 570-654-2883.
How much does home health care cost?
If Medicare covers your home health care, you pay $0 for the care itself. You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved cost for medical gear, like a hospital bed or a wheelchair. Care you hire on your own costs more. A private nurse at home runs a median of $90 an hour (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). See our guide to home health care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for home health care?
Yes. Medicare Part A and Part B pay for home health care when a doctor orders it, you need skilled nursing or therapy, and you are homebound. Homebound means it is hard for you to leave home. You pay $0 for the care itself. You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved cost for medical gear. Medicare Advantage plans cover home health too, with their own rules. A Medigap plan can pay the 20% gear cost toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between home health and home care?
Home health is medical care at home. Nurses and therapists give it, and a doctor orders it. Home care is non-medical help at home, like bathing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. You hire home care on your own. Medicare does not pay for home care on its own.
Who else pays for home health care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for home health care for people who qualify. The VA covers home health for many veterans. Some long-term care insurance plans pay for care at home. You can also pay an agency out of pocket.