Washington Co. Public Health
Washington, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167109)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 653-7758 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Washington Co. Public Health holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided for this agency, so that measure should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Washington Co. Public Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Washington, Iowa.
Yes, Washington Co. Public Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167109, certified since June 6, 1979, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Washington Co. Public Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Washington, Iowa, providing services under CCN 167109. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 1979, and is operated under government ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves a service area covering 10 ZIP codes from its Washington, IA office.
Per the most recent CMS Care Compare data, Washington Co. Public Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which falls below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. CMS data on the patient survey star rating was not provided for this agency, so it should be treated as not yet rated on that measure pending verification directly on Care Compare.
On CMS timeliness measures, 89.66% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. Among patients who could not walk independently at the start of care, 50.33% showed improvement in their ability to walk by the end of care, according to CMS outcome data.
Families considering this agency should review the full CMS Care Compare profile directly for the most current star ratings, outcome measures, and survey results, and should contact the agency to confirm current services and coverage areas, as CMS data may not reflect real-time operational details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Washington Co. Public Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 167109) and has been since June 6, 1979, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
According to CMS data, the agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, 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 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not provided in available records; contact the agency at (319) 653-7758 and verify current results on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view detailed quality and outcome measures on the Medicare Care Compare page for this agency at the CMS website.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Washington, Iowa, according to CMS service area data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, service availability, and how the agency's care plans align with your needs; contact the agency directly at (319) 653-7758 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
CMS data for this agency covers skilled home health services like nursing and therapy; it does not address non-medical home care, so contact the agency to clarify the distinction for your situation.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 1979.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned, according to CMS ownership records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (319) 653-7758 and consult Medicare directly for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Washington Co. Public Health at (319) 653-7758, or view its full profile on Medicare Care Compare for additional details.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/06/1979. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.