Mitchell County Home Health Care/ Public Health
Osage, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167042)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 832-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mitchell County Home Health Care/Public Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Mitchell County Home Health Care/Public Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 11 ZIP codes from its Osage, Iowa office.
Yes, Mitchell County Home Health Care/Public Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167042, certified since 1970, 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
Mitchell County Home Health Care/Public Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Osage, Iowa, certified since April 1, 1970. The agency operates under proprietary ownership and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a 4.5-star overall quality star rating, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health Care survey. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, the agency's timely initiation of care rate is 98.16%, meaning most patients began receiving services promptly after referral. The agency also reports a 100.00% rate for improvement in walking or moving around, based on CMS outcome measure data.
Mitchell County Home Health Care/Public Health serves a coverage area spanning 11 ZIP codes from its Osage, Iowa office. These figures represent a snapshot from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Prospective clients should contact the agency directly to discuss availability, staffing, and specific care arrangements not covered by CMS public reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, this agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 167042) and has been since April 1, 1970, 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?
The agency has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
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/167042?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 11 ZIP codes from its Osage, Iowa location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staffing availability, scheduling, and how services are coordinated with your physician; contact the agency at (641) 832-3500 for details not covered by CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, unlike non-medical home care which focuses on personal assistance; contact the agency at (641) 832-3500 for further clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 1970.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is listed as proprietary (for-profit) ownership according to CMS data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for home health agencies; contact the agency at (641) 832-3500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Mitchell County Home Health Care/Public Health at (641) 832-3500 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/01/1970. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.