In recently released results, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Five-Star Quality Rating System recognized Lifeline Health Care of Clinton with a 4-star rating in quality and a 5-star rating in patient satisfaction. The most recent ratings were released by CMS in July. According to the data, the Albany home health provider achieved the highest rating possible in the patient satisfaction category.

The Five-Star Quality Rating System was instituted by CMS as part of its Home Health Compare website to provide a “tool for consumers to use when choosing a home health care provider.” The system ranks providers in two categories: Quality of Patient Care and Patient Satisfaction.

The ratings are highly coveted by home health providers and seen as a key differentiator in the industry.

Lifeline Health Care of Clinton is part of LHC Group, a national provider of post-acute care services with over 11,000 employees operating more than 350 locations in 25 states.

“The entire LHC Group organization extends our congratulations to the team at Lifeline Health Care of Clinton for this outstanding recognition of quality and commitment to serving our patients,” said Keith Myers, LHC Group chairman and CEO. “The CMS star ratings are among the healthcare industry’s best indicators of who is providing best-in-class service. We couldn’t be more proud to have a team like this helping us carry out our mission.”