Community Health Services
Algona, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167166)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (515) 295-4430 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Community Health Services holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Iowa state average of 3 stars, but a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patient experience feedback is strong even though the overall CMS quality star rating is below average.
Community Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Algona, Iowa.
Yes, Community Health Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167166, certified since July 19, 1985, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been continuously active since that date according to CMS records.
About this agency
Community Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Algona, Iowa, certified since July 19, 1985. The agency is government-owned and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Community Health Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5, the highest possible score, reflecting positive patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 76.02% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 63.31% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures come from the same CMS Care Compare dataset referenced above.
Community Health Services serves a coverage area spanning 18 ZIP codes from its Algona, Iowa office. Families and referring clinicians can review the full, current record — including updated star ratings, outcome measures, and service area details — directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is refreshed periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Community Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 167166) and has been since July 19, 1985, so eligible 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, 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 1.5-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 received a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score in CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and outcome measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Community Health Services serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Algona, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific ZIP codes covered, current staffing, and scheduling availability by calling the agency directly at (515) 295-4430.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 19, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Community Health Services 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 (515) 295-4430 or check with Medicare directly for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Community Health Services at (515) 295-4430 to inquire about starting care.
How does this agency perform on timely care and walking improvement measures?
CMS data shows 76.02% of patients received timely initiation of care and 63.31% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/19/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.