Tama County Public Health & Ho
Toledo, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167061)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 484-4788 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tama County Public Health & Home Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, at the Iowa state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a positive experience, while the agency's overall quality measure is in line with typical agencies in the state.
Tama County Public Health & Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 12 ZIP codes from its Toledo, Iowa office.
Yes, Tama County Public Health & Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167061, certified since 1973, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been in place for decades according to CMS records.
About this agency
Tama County Public Health & Home Health, located in Toledo, Iowa, is a government-owned home health agency that has been Medicare-certified since December 27, 1973. The agency offers a range of services including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Tama County Public Health & Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is at the Iowa state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
Additional CMS quality measures show that 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 70.97% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their course of care. These figures are drawn from the same CMS data vintage as the star ratings referenced above.
The agency serves a service area covering 12 ZIP codes from its Toledo, Iowa office. Ownership is classified as government under CMS records.
All ratings and measures cited here are sourced from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent publicly reported figures for this agency. Families are encouraged to consult Care Compare directly for the most current information and to contact the agency for details not captured in CMS reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Tama County Public Health & Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 167061), certified since 1973, 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 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-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 website at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 12 ZIP codes from its office in Toledo, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staffing, availability, and services beyond what CMS reports; contact the agency at (641) 484-4788 for details and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
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 medically oriented and ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered by this agency's Medicare-certified services listed here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 27, 1973.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned according to CMS records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (641) 484-4788 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Tama County Public Health & Home Health at (641) 484-4788 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/27/1973. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.