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Carroll Area Nursing Services

Carroll, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167213)

CMS quality rating: 3.5★ (state average 3★ — above state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 792-1111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Carroll Area Nursing Services holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.

Carroll Area Nursing Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in Carroll, Iowa.

Yes, Carroll Area Nursing Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167213, certified since September 13, 1993, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This does not cover every service or cost detail, so check with Medicare or the agency directly for specifics.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Carroll Area Nursing … Carroll Area Nursing …: 3.5★ 3.5★ IA average IA average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyHome Health Aide

About this agency

Carroll Area Nursing Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Carroll, Iowa, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 1993.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Carroll Area Nursing Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.

On CMS timeliness measures, the agency reports that 100.00% of patients began care in a timely manner. Additionally, 88.34% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode, based on CMS outcome measures.

Carroll Area Nursing Services reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its Carroll, Iowa office, indicating a fairly broad regional service area within the state.

All ratings and performance figures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available for this agency. Families seeking further detail or the most current figures should consult the Care Compare website directly or contact the agency.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Carroll Area Nursing Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 167213), certified since 09/13/1993, so eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.

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?

The agency has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the CMS Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167213?state=IA.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

The agency reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its office in Carroll, Iowa.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Consider asking about specific services, scheduling, and staff qualifications by calling the agency directly at (712) 792-1111 and reviewing its CMS Care Compare profile.

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 care, while non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical services here.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 1993.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit entity.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (712) 792-1111 and verify coverage details through Medicare or Medicare Care Compare.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can contact Carroll Area Nursing Services at (712) 792-1111 to inquire about starting care.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/13/1993. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.