Cherokee Regional Home Health
Cherokee, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167192)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 225-6459 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cherokee Regional Home Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Iowa state average of 3 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare. Families should weigh both the quality star rating and the patient survey feedback when considering this agency.
Cherokee Regional Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Cherokee, Iowa.
Yes, Cherokee Regional Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167192, certified since October 26, 1989, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage specifics depend on individual Medicare benefits and physician orders.
About this agency
Cherokee Regional Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Cherokee, Iowa, certified since October 26, 1989. The agency is organized as a non-profit and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cherokee Regional Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5, based on responses from patients about their care experience. On CMS's timeliness-of-care measure, 97.86% of patients started care in a timely manner. On the walking-improvement measure, 76.39% of patients showed improvement in getting around after receiving care from this agency.
Cherokee Regional Home Health serves a coverage area of 25 ZIP codes from its Cherokee, Iowa office. Families researching this agency can review these figures and additional detail directly on CMS Care Compare, the federal government's official source for home health agency ratings and outcome measures.
These figures reflect a snapshot of CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families should confirm the most current figures directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Cherokee Regional Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 167192), certified since October 26, 1989, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency 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 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below 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 on CMS Care Compare, and 97.86% of patients began care in a timely manner.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Cherokee Regional Home Health's full ratings and measures at the official CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167192?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Cherokee, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific care plans, staff availability, and how the agency's quality measures apply to your situation; contact the agency at (712) 225-6459 for details not listed here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Cherokee Regional Home Health has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 1989.
Who owns this agency or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish specific cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (712) 225-6459 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Cherokee Regional Home Health at (712) 225-6459 to inquire about starting care.
What is the walking-improvement measure for this agency?
76.39% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around after receiving care from this agency, per CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/26/1989. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.