Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care
Thief River Falls, MN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 247055)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 681-0876 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3. Patient survey star rating was not included in the available data, so check Medicare Care Compare directly for that measure.
Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 9 ZIP codes from its office in Thief River Falls, MN.
Yes, Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 247055, certified since 1969), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care is a government-owned, Medicare-certified home health agency based in Thief River Falls, MN, certified since November 20, 1969. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
The agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in this record, so that measure is not reflected here; consult Care Compare directly for the most current patient survey results.
On CMS timeliness measures, 97.40% of patients began care in a timely manner after referral, an indicator of how quickly the agency initiates services. For functional outcomes, 56.00% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on CMS-reported data.
The agency's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 9 ZIP codes surrounding its Thief River Falls office.
All ratings and measures cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data as reported; figures may be updated periodically by CMS, so families should verify current figures directly on Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, this agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 247055), certified since November 20, 1969, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare 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 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not included in the provided record; call (218) 681-0876 or check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review this agency's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the provided CMS link.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 9 ZIP codes from its Thief River Falls, MN location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, timely-care rates, and specific outcome measures; contact the agency at (218) 681-0876 for details not listed here.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-clinical assistance not addressed in this agency's CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 20, 1969.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
This 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 (218) 681-0876 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency at (218) 681-0876 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare to begin the process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/20/1969. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.