Taylor County Public Health Agency
Bedford, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167074)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 523-3405 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Taylor County Public Health Agency holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided for this agency, so that measure is not available for comparison.
Taylor County Public Health Agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Bedford, Iowa.
Yes, Taylor County Public Health Agency is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167074, certified since 1975, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Taylor County Public Health Agency is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Bedford, Iowa, certified since June 23, 1975. The agency is government-owned and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services to patients across a service area covering 13 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Taylor County Public Health Agency holds an overall quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars. This CMS data reflects the most recent published Care Compare vintage available for this agency.
On measures of care delivery, CMS data shows that 94.12% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral. Additionally, 81.73% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health episode, based on CMS outcome measures.
Patient survey star rating data was not provided for this agency in the current dataset; families should consult the CMS Care Compare website directly to review patient experience survey results if available.
This profile is based solely on CMS Care Compare data and does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing for home health services. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to verify current details directly with the agency or through the official Medicare Care Compare tool.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Taylor County Public Health Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 167074, certified since 1975), 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 4.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not provided for this agency; contact the agency at (712) 523-3405 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 quality data directly on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (CCN 167074).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Bedford, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing availability, specific service scheduling, and coordination with your physician; contact the agency at (712) 523-3405 for these details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing, therapy, and aide services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care generally involves non-clinical assistance and is not covered under the same Medicare benefit.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 1975.
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 (712) 523-3405 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Taylor County Public Health Agency at (712) 523-3405, or verify details on Medicare Care Compare at the provided agency listing.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/23/1975. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.