Avera @ Home
Estherville, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167120)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 362-6169 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avera @ Home holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Avera @ Home offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 34 ZIP codes from its Estherville, Iowa office.
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 167120, certified since 1981), 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
Avera @ Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Estherville, Iowa, certified since July 21, 1981. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Avera @ Home holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through the CMS survey process. Among the quality measures reported, 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 90.55% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the reporting period.
Avera @ Home serves a service area covering 34 ZIP codes from its Estherville, Iowa location. These figures and ratings are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; users should confirm the most current data vintage directly on the Care Compare website, as star ratings and measures are updated periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Families considering this agency should independently verify current staffing, availability, and coverage details directly with the agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 167120) and has been since July 21, 1981, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avera @ Home has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality measures and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167120?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Avera @ Home serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Estherville, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data available does not cover specific hiring questions; contact the agency at (712) 362-6169 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This distinction is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the agency at (712) 362-6169 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Avera @ Home has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 1981.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Avera @ Home is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (712) 362-6169 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Avera @ Home at (712) 362-6169 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/21/1981. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.