Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital
Spencer, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167030)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 264-6380 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 23 ZIP codes from its Spencer, Iowa office.
Yes, Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital is Medicare-certified (CCN 167030, certified since 1969), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reflected on CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Spencer, Iowa. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and has held Medicare certification since January 21, 1969 (CCN 167030), giving it decades of operating history under the Medicare home health benefit.
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital holds a 3.5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating stands at 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
On CMS process measures, the agency reports that 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 88.60% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the same CMS data set. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this listing's compilation.
Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital serves a service area covering 23 ZIP codes from its Spencer, Iowa office. Families and referring providers can verify current ratings, measures, and service area details directly on the CMS Care Compare website, as star ratings and outcome percentages are subject to periodic CMS updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital is Medicare-certified (CCN 167030) and has been since January 21, 1969, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 3.5-star overall quality rating on CMS Care Compare, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures directly at the CMS Care Compare page for this agency: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167030?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 23 ZIP codes from its Spencer, Iowa location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, staffing, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (712) 264-6380 and reviewing its CMS Care Compare profile for current measures.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This listing covers Medicare-certified home health services (nursing, therapy, and aide care ordered by a doctor); for details on non-medical home care distinctions, contact the agency at (712) 264-6380.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 21, 1969.
Who owns this agency \u2014 for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (712) 264-6380 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital at (712) 264-6380 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/21/1969. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.