Buena Vista County Public Health And Home Care
Storm Lake, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167081)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 749-2548 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buena Vista County Public Health And Home Care holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided, so that measure is not yet rated based on available data.
Buena Vista County Public Health And Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Yes, Buena Vista County Public Health And Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 167081, certified since 06/30/1976), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is a certification fact only, not benefit advice.
About this agency
Buena Vista County Public Health And Home Care is a government-owned, Medicare-certified home health agency based in Storm Lake, Iowa, certified since June 30, 1976. The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services to patients across 10 ZIP codes in its service area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this agency holds a 2-star overall quality rating, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data, so that measure should be considered not yet rated based on the information given. On CMS timeliness measures, 92.06% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner after referral. For functional outcomes, 71.99% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and are intended to give families a factual starting point when researching this agency. Star ratings and outcome percentages are subject to change as CMS updates its data, so families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions. No information regarding staffing levels, languages spoken, or service availability beyond what is listed here has been provided, and such details should be confirmed directly with the agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, this agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 167081), certified since 06/30/1976, 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, 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 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?
A patient survey star rating was not included in the available data; contact the agency at (712) 749-2548 and verify current results on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review this agency's current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at the provided listing URL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Storm Lake, Iowa.
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?
Families may want to ask about staffing, scheduling, and specific outcome data by calling the agency directly at (712) 749-2548 and reviewing details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered care, while non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance; this data does not cover non-medical services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
This agency has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 1976.
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 in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (712) 749-2548 to discuss coverage and costs.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact the agency directly at (712) 749-2548 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/30/1976. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.