Winnebago County Phns
Forest City, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167035)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 585-4763 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Winnebago County Phns holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Iowa state average of 3 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patients report a positive experience even though its overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Winnebago County Phns offers nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and home health aide services. It serves 9 ZIP codes from its office in Forest City, Iowa.
Yes, Winnebago County Phns is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167035, certified since 1969, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been in place for over five decades.
About this agency
Winnebago County Phns is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Forest City, Iowa, operating under government ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 11, 1969. It offers nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and home health aide services to patients across 9 ZIP codes in its service area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Winnebago County Phns holds a 2-star overall quality rating, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys. In terms of specific quality measures, CMS data shows that 92.31% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 68.33% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of home health care.
These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available through Medicare's official reporting system. Families and caregivers considering this agency are encouraged to review the full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details on quality measures, staffing, and outcomes, as this listing reflects only the data provided and does not include cost information, which CMS does not publish.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Winnebago County Phns is Medicare-certified (CCN 167035) and has been since 1969, 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?
It holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 9 ZIP codes from its Forest City, Iowa 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?
The data does not specify recommended questions; contact the agency at (641) 585-4763 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not define that distinction; contact the agency at (641) 585-4763 for clarification and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 11, 1969.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The 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 (641) 585-4763 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Winnebago County Phns at (641) 585-4763 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/11/1969. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.