Myrtue Med Center Home Health
Harlan, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167071)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 755-4308 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Myrtue Med Center Home Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Iowa state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. Families should review the full CMS Care Compare listing for details on specific quality measures before deciding.
Myrtue Med Center Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 20 ZIP codes from its Harlan, Iowa office.
Yes, Myrtue Med Center Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167071, certified since January 9, 1975, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Myrtue Med Center Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Harlan, Iowa, serving 20 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 1975, and is government-owned.
The agency offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Myrtue Med Center Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating, which reflects patient experience feedback, is 4 out of 5 stars. On timely initiation of care, the agency scored 98.77%, indicating the percentage of episodes where care began promptly after referral. On the measure of improvement in walking or moving around, 70.51% of patients showed improvement.
These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect a specific reporting period; families should verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically. No cost information is published by CMS and is not included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Myrtue Med Center Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 167071) and has been since January 9, 1975, so eligible services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a physician.
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 Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view detailed quality measures and staffing information directly on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Harlan, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Contact the agency at (712) 755-4308 to ask about specific care plans, staff qualifications, and scheduling, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 1975.
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?
CMS does not publish cost information; contact the agency at (712) 755-4308 for cost details and payment options.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Myrtue Med Center Home Health at (712) 755-4308 to inquire about starting care.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not address that distinction; contact the agency at (712) 755-4308 for clarification on the types of care they provide.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/09/1975. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.