Worth County Phns
Northwood, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167043)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 324-1741 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Worth County Phns is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, and no patient survey star rating is currently available for this agency. The Iowa state average quality star rating is 3 stars, for comparison.
Worth County Phns offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Northwood, Iowa.
Yes, Worth County Phns is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167043, certified since 1970, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Worth County Phns is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Northwood, Iowa, operating under government ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 28, 1970, giving it a long history of service in the region. Worth County Phns offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services to eligible patients in its area, serving a total of 8 ZIP codes from its Northwood office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Worth County Phns is currently not rated on the CMS quality star scale. For reference, the average quality star rating among home health agencies in Iowa is 3 stars. No patient survey star rating is available for this agency in the current CMS data set. Similarly, specific measures such as timely initiation of care percentage and improvement in walking percentage are not available in the data provided for this listing.
Families and caregivers considering Worth County Phns for home health services should note that ratings and quality measures are subject to change and updates as CMS collects additional data over time. This profile reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available at the time of writing. For the most current information on quality ratings, patient experience data, and service measures, consumers should consult the official Medicare Care Compare website directly, using the agency's CMS Certification Number (CCN) 167043 to verify details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Worth County Phns is Medicare-certified (CCN 167043) and has been since 1970, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
Worth County Phns offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Worth County Phns is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale; the Iowa state average is 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is currently available for this agency in the CMS data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's profile on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167043?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Worth County Phns serves 8 ZIP codes from its Northwood, Iowa office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific care plans, and how they coordinate with your doctor; contact the agency at (641) 324-1741 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care includes medical services like nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-clinical support such as companionship or help with daily activities; this data does not detail non-medical services for this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Worth County Phns has been Medicare-certified since May 28, 1970.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Worth County Phns 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) 324-1741 to discuss payment options and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Worth County Phns at (641) 324-1741 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/28/1970. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.