Everystep
Creston, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167430)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (855) 867-4592 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Everystep holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Iowa state average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests average clinical quality scores but strong patient-reported experience, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Everystep offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 47 ZIP codes from its office in Creston, Iowa.
Yes, Everystep is Medicare-certified (CCN 167430, certified since October 26, 2016), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported through CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Everystep is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Creston, Iowa, certified since October 26, 2016 (CCN 167430). The agency is organized as a non-profit organization and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Everystep holds a 3-star overall quality rating, which is at the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey rating is notably higher, at 5 stars, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS patient survey. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 97.80% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 85.06% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
Everystep reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Creston, Iowa office, indicating a fairly broad regional service area for a Midwestern home health agency.
All ratings and measures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome percentages are updated periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to contact the agency directly for details on availability, staffing, and other specifics not captured in CMS's public reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Everystep is Medicare-certified (CCN 167430) and has been certified since October 26, 2016, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Everystep 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?
Everystep has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Everystep received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare, reflecting patient-reported experience of care.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Everystep's full quality data, including staffing details not covered here, at the official CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167430?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Everystep reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Creston, Iowa location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific outcome measures, staff availability, and services applicable to your situation by calling Everystep directly at (855) 867-4592.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services Everystep provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a physician; the CMS data provided does not cover non-medical home care distinctions, so contact the agency at (855) 867-4592 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Everystep has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 2016.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Everystep is organized as a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish home health cost data, so please contact Everystep at (855) 867-4592 for cost and payment information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Everystep at (855) 867-4592 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/26/2016. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.