Hancock County Health System Community Health
Garner, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167064)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 923-3676 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hancock County Health System Community Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star data is not provided in the available records, so that rating is not reported here.
Hancock County Health System Community Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 10 ZIP codes from its Garner, Iowa office.
Yes, Hancock County Health System Community Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167064, certified since April 19, 1974, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No further benefit details are available beyond this certification fact.
About this agency
Hancock County Health System Community Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Garner, Iowa, certified since April 19, 1974. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves 10 ZIP codes from its Garner, Iowa office.
Based on CMS Care Compare data, Hancock County Health System Community Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star data is not provided in the available records, so this listing does not report a patient survey rating; the agency should be considered not yet rated on that specific measure pending confirmation via Care Compare.
Among CMS's process and outcome measures, 98.77% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 66.11% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health services, per CMS data.
Consumers seeking the most current figures, including any updates to star ratings or survey results, should consult Medicare Care Compare directly using the agency's CCN, 167064. These figures reflect a snapshot of CMS Care Compare data and may be updated in subsequent reporting periods.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Hancock County Health System Community Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 167064), certified since April 19, 1974, so eligible home health 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 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?
Patient survey star data is not included in the provided information; contact the agency at (641) 923-3676 and verify current survey results on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (CCN 167064).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 10 ZIP codes from its Garner, Iowa office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and costs by calling the agency directly at (641) 923-3676, and verify quality data 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 medically ordered care; the provided data does not cover non-medical home care distinctions, so contact the agency at (641) 923-3676 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 1974.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not provided in the available data; contact the agency at (641) 923-3676 and check Medicare Care Compare for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Hancock County Health System Community Health at (641) 923-3676 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/19/1974. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.