Horizon Health Homecare
Pierz, MN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 248027)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (320) 468-2788 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Horizon Health Homecare holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Minnesota average of 3 stars, but its patient survey rating is 4 stars. This means past patients rated their experience positively even though the overall quality star rating is below the state average.
Horizon Health Homecare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Pierz, Minnesota.
Yes, Horizon Health Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 248027, certified since 1995), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Horizon Health Homecare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Pierz, Minnesota, certified since August 16, 1995. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Horizon Health Homecare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 19 ZIP codes from its Pierz office.
Per CMS Care Compare quality data, the agency holds a 1.5-star overall quality rating, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey rating, drawn from the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey, is 4 stars. On process measures reported by CMS, 63.64% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 68.46% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as published and may be updated periodically by CMS; consumers should verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions. No cost information is provided by CMS and none is included here. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to contact the agency directly and review the Care Compare listing for the most current details on staffing, availability, and other operational specifics not captured in this quality dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Horizon Health Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 248027) and has been since August 16, 1995, so covered home health services ordered by a doctor are eligible for Medicare payment.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Horizon Health Homecare has a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey rating is 4 stars, based on CMS Home Health CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/248027?state=MN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Pierz, Minnesota.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about caregiver staffing, scheduling, and how the agency's timely-care and improvement outcomes apply to your specific needs; contact the agency at (320) 468-2788 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, as certified by Medicare and reflected here, includes skilled services like nursing and therapy, whereas non-medical home care covers personal assistance not billed through Medicare home health certification; this data set does not cover non-medical care details.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Horizon Health Homecare has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 1995.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Horizon Health Homecare is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (320) 468-2788 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Horizon Health Homecare at (320) 468-2788 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/16/1995. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.