Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services
Webster City, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167087)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (515) 832-9565 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Webster City, Iowa.
Yes, Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 167087, certified since 06/30/1977), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been in place since 1977.
About this agency
Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Webster City, Iowa, certified since June 30, 1977. The agency is government-owned and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services to patients across 17 ZIP codes in its service area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency shows a timely initiation of care rate of 98.33%, indicating the percentage of patients who began receiving home health care in a timely manner after referral. The agency also reports that 91.80% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on CMS outcome measures.
These ratings and percentages are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available through Medicare's public reporting system. Families considering this agency should verify current details directly with the agency and cross-reference the CMS Care Compare website for the latest figures, as CMS updates these metrics periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 167087), certified since 06/30/1977, so eligible home health 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, 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, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the Medicare Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167087?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 17 ZIP codes from its Webster City, Iowa office; contact the agency at (515) 832-9565 to confirm whether your specific ZIP code is included.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, scheduling, and specific care plans; contact the agency at (515) 832-9565 and verify quality details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical support; the data provided does not detail non-medical services here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 1977.
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 (515) 832-9565 and verify coverage details with Medicare or your insurer.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services at (515) 832-9565 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/30/1977. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.