Good Samaritan Society-Home Care
Indianola, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167416)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (515) 961-2596 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society-Home Care holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided, so that measure cannot be confirmed here.
Good Samaritan Society-Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 30 ZIP codes from its Indianola, Iowa office.
Yes, Good Samaritan Society-Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 167416, certified since February 9, 2010), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Good Samaritan Society-Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Indianola, Iowa, certified since February 9, 2010 (CCN 167416). The agency operates under proprietary ownership and provides the following services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Good Samaritan Society-Home Care holds a 5-star overall quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not included in the data provided, so it cannot be reported here. CMS data also shows that 100.00% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 100.00% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around, both measures reported in the agency's CMS profile.
Good Samaritan Society-Home Care serves a broad area, covering 30 ZIP codes from its Indianola, Iowa office. These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data referenced for this listing. Families considering this agency should independently verify current ratings, service measures, and coverage details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this information periodically. No cost information is published by CMS for home health services, and none is provided in this profile.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society-Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 167416, certified since 02/09/2010), so eligible services are covered under Medicare 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 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 for this agency; contact the agency at (515) 961-2596 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full CMS Care Compare profile at the provided care_compare_url for detailed quality and staffing measures.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 30 ZIP codes from its Indianola, Iowa office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific staff availability, scheduling, and any details not covered by CMS data by contacting the agency at (515) 961-2596.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, as offered by this agency, includes skilled services like nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, unlike non-medical home care which typically covers non-skilled assistance; contact the agency at (515) 961-2596 for specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since 02/09/2010.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary (for-profit) owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (515) 961-2596 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Good Samaritan Society-Home Care at (515) 961-2596 to begin the process of starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/09/2010. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.