First Choice Home Health is the best home health care agency in Gallatin County, according to the new Medicare star rating system. Consumers now have a new way to compare home health agencies, and the nurses and therapists they invite into their homes for skilled care.

First Choice Home Health, the only locally owned home health agency in Gallatin County, received four out of a possible five stars, which not only puts it above the other agencies in Gallatin County, but above the Montana and national averages for quality of care and patient experience.
First Choice out-ranked the other two Medicare‐certified agencies in Gallatin County, both of which scored Medicare star ratings below the Montana and national averages.

The new star rating system is part of Medicare’s Home Health Compare website that allows consumers to compare care provided by home health agencies, based on results from third party surveys of actual patients, regarding their perception of the care provided. Patients are asked questions about their recent home health care experiences, with topics covering the home health care team’s professionalism, communication, and the likelihood that they would recommend the agency to others. The star rating also incorporates various clinical data, which reflects specific process measures and patient outcomes.

To learn more, visit FirstChoiceMontana.com to learn more.