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Mille Lacs Home Care

Onamia, MN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 247194)

CMS quality rating: 3.5★ (state average 3★ — above state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (320) 532-2800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Mille Lacs Home Care holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided, so that figure should be checked directly on Medicare Care Compare.

Mille Lacs Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Onamia, Minnesota.

Yes, Mille Lacs Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 247194, certified since April 5, 1985, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is based on CMS Care Compare records.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Mille Lacs Home Care Mille Lacs Home Care: 3.5★ 3.5★ MN average MN average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyHome Health Aide

About this agency

Mille Lacs Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Onamia, Minnesota, operating under non-profit ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 1985 (CCN 247194).

Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, Mille Lacs Home Care serves 17 ZIP codes from its Onamia office.

Per CMS Care Compare quality data, Mille Lacs Home Care holds an overall quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not included in the information provided, so this agency's patient experience rating cannot be confirmed here; consult Medicare Care Compare directly for that figure.

On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 93.75% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 87.26% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.

These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period, as star ratings and measures are updated periodically. Families considering this agency should review the full CMS Care Compare profile and contact the agency directly for additional details not captured in this summary.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Mille Lacs Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 247194), certified since April 5, 1985, 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, and Home Health Aide services.

What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Mille Lacs Home Care has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

Patient survey star rating data was not included in the available information; contact the agency at (320) 532-2800 or check Medicare Care Compare for this rating.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review Mille Lacs Home Care's full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/247194?state=MN.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

Mille Lacs Home Care serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Onamia, Minnesota.

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 specific ZIP codes served, current staff availability, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (320) 532-2800 for these details.

What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?

Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services Mille Lacs Home Care provides, is medically ordered and can be covered by Medicare, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical support and is not addressed in this agency's CMS data.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

Mille Lacs Home Care has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 1985.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

Mille Lacs Home Care is a non-profit agency.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost information is not published by CMS Care Compare; contact the agency at (320) 532-2800 to discuss payment and coverage options.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can reach Mille Lacs Home Care at (320) 532-2800 to inquire about starting care and to verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/05/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.