Jefferson County Home Health Agency
Oskaloosa, KS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 177030)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 403-0025 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jefferson County Home Health Agency holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars, but it received a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures and review the full CMS Care Compare listing for details.
Jefferson County Home Health Agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 13 ZIP codes from its Oskaloosa, Kansas office.
Yes, Jefferson County Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified, with CCN 177030, certified since August 1, 1967, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed via CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Jefferson County Home Health Agency is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Oskaloosa, Kansas, and has been certified since August 1, 1967. The agency is government-owned and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Jefferson County Home Health Agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars. In the CMS patient survey, the agency received a 5-star rating, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the standardized survey process.
CMS timeliness data shows that care began in a timely manner for 96.98% of patients, a measure of how quickly the agency initiates services after referral. Additionally, CMS data indicates that 69.48% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode, a functional outcome measure tracked by CMS.
The agency serves a service area covering 13 ZIP codes from its Oskaloosa, Kansas office. All star ratings, survey results, and outcome percentages referenced here come from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as this data reflects a specific reporting period and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Jefferson County Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 177030), certified since August 1, 1967, so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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 has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the CMS Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/177030?state=KS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 13 ZIP codes from its Oskaloosa, Kansas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific outcome measures, and service availability; contact the agency at (785) 403-0025 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 1967.
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 (785) 403-0025 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Jefferson County Home Health Agency at (785) 403-0025 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care?
CMS data shows 96.98% of patients began care in a timely manner.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 69.48% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/01/1967. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.