Indianhead Medical Ctr Hha
Shell Lake, WI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 527262)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 468-7833 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Indianhead Medical Ctr Hha does not yet have a CMS quality star rating or a patient survey star rating on record, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 3.5 stars. Because these ratings are not yet available, quality comparisons cannot be made at this time.
Indianhead Medical Ctr Hha offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 16 ZIP codes from its Shell Lake, Wisconsin office.
Yes, Indianhead Medical Ctr Hha is Medicare-certified, with CCN 527262, certified since December 24, 1996, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Indianhead Medical Ctr Hha is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, certified since December 24, 1996. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider 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, Indianhead Medical Ctr Hha is not yet rated with a CMS quality star rating, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 3.5 stars. A patient survey star rating is also not provided in the available data, so the agency should be considered not yet rated in that category as well.
CMS process and outcome measures show that the agency began care in a timely manner for 80.00% of patients, and 49.30% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their home health episode of care. These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be viewed alongside the agency's unrated status when assessing overall quality.
Indianhead Medical Ctr Hha reports serving 16 ZIP codes from its Shell Lake, Wisconsin office. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the most current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Indianhead Medical Ctr Hha is Medicare-certified (CCN 527262) and has been since December 24, 1996, so covered home health services are eligible for Medicare payment when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency 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?
The agency is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, while the Wisconsin state average is 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is available for this agency in the provided CMS data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page, or call (715) 468-7833 to ask directly.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 16 ZIP codes from its Shell Lake, Wisconsin location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific outcome measures; contact the agency at (715) 468-7833 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medically oriented and Medicare-covered when ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance and is not addressed in this agency's CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Indianhead Medical Ctr Hha has been Medicare-certified since December 24, 1996.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (715) 468-7833 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can call Indianhead Medical Ctr Hha at (715) 468-7833 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/24/1996. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.