Boone County Health Center Home Health
Albion, NE · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 287056)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 395-3155 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Boone County Health Center Home Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Nebraska state average of 3.5, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a strong experience even though its overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Boone County Health Center Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Albion, Nebraska.
Yes, Boone County Health Center Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 287056, certified since October 19, 1989, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Boone County Health Center Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Albion, Nebraska, and operated under government ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 19, 1989. It offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services, delivered across 13 ZIP codes in its service area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Boone County Health Center Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which falls below the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5, the highest possible rating, reflecting positive patient experience feedback collected through the CMS patient survey process.
CMS quality measures also show that 92.59% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 87.94% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
Families and caregivers considering this agency are encouraged to review the most current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as quality metrics and service details may be updated periodically, and to contact the agency directly for specific questions about care arrangements.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Boone County Health Center Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 287056) since October 19, 1989, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
It offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency earned a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (CCN 287056).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 13 ZIP codes from its location in Albion, Nebraska.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (402) 395-3155 for details not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care (such as companionship or housekeeping) is not addressed in this agency's CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 19, 1989.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (402) 395-3155 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Boone County Health Center Home Health at (402) 395-3155 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/19/1989. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.