Cerro Gordo County Department Of Public Health
Mason City, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167054)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 421-9300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cerro Gordo County Department Of Public Health holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided, so that measure should be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
Cerro Gordo County Department Of Public Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 10 ZIP codes from its Mason City, Iowa office.
Yes, Cerro Gordo County Department Of Public Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 167054, certified since 1972), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No further benefit details are provided in this data.
About this agency
Cerro Gordo County Department Of Public Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Mason City, Iowa, providing services under government ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1972.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 10 ZIP codes from its Mason City office.
The agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars, based on CMS Care Compare data. Patient survey star rating data was not provided; if unavailable, the agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure pending verification directly with CMS.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 89.25% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 85.52% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health care. These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be checked for the most current reporting period directly on the Care Compare website.
Families considering this agency should review the full CMS Care Compare profile for the most up-to-date star ratings, quality measures, and service area details, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Cerro Gordo County Department Of Public Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 167054), certified since 1972, so eligible services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
It 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?
Patient survey star rating data was not provided; call (641) 421-9300 or check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full profile at the CMS Care Compare page for CCN 167054, which includes quality measures and staffing information.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 10 ZIP codes from its Mason City, Iowa location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific quality measures by calling (641) 421-9300 or reviewing the Medicare Care Compare listing.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medical care ordered by a doctor; non-medical home care involves non-clinical support and is not covered under this agency's Medicare-certified services as listed.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1972.
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?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (641) 421-9300 or verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Cerro Gordo County Department Of Public Health at (641) 421-9300.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1972. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.