Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa
Des Moines, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167326)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (515) 277-0134 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Iowa state average of 3 stars, and a 2-star patient survey rating. Families should review the full CMS Care Compare details before making a decision.
Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 61 ZIP codes from its Des Moines, Iowa office.
Yes, Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167326, certified since December 18, 2014, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare. This certification status can be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Des Moines, IA, offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 2014 (CCN 167326).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Optimae Home Health Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which falls below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting how patients rated their experience of care. On the timely initiation of care measure, CMS data show the agency began care promptly in 96.80% of cases. For patients needing to improve mobility, 72.73% showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, per CMS-reported outcomes.
Optimae Home Health Services reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its Des Moines, Iowa office, indicating a broad regional service area within Central Iowa. All star ratings, survey results, and outcome measures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile. Consumers seeking the most current figures, including updates to star ratings or outcome measures, should consult the official Medicare Care Compare listing directly for this agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa is Medicare-certified (CCN 167326) and has been since 12/18/2014, 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 CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the official Medicare Care Compare page for this agency at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167326?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its Des Moines, Iowa office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing continuity, how the agency addresses its current CMS ratings, and specifics of your care plan; contact the agency at (515) 277-0134 for details not covered in CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 2014.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (515) 277-0134 to discuss payment and coverage options, and verify Medicare coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa at (515) 277-0134 to inquire about starting care.
How does the agency perform on timely initiation of care and improvement in walking?
CMS data show the agency initiated care in a timely manner 96.80% of the time and reported that 72.73% of patients improved in walking or moving around during their course of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/18/2014. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.