Burgess Home Health
Onawa, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167146)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 423-2311 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Burgess Home Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Iowa state average of 3 stars, and it has a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Burgess Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Onawa, Iowa.
Yes, Burgess Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167146, certified since September 21, 1984, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is verifiable on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Burgess Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Onawa, Iowa, certified since September 21, 1984. 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 services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Burgess Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is at the Iowa state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, based on patient experience surveys collected and published by CMS. In terms of specific quality measures reported by CMS, 100.00% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 82.48% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
Burgess Home Health serves a service area covering 31 ZIP codes from its Onawa, Iowa office. These figures and ratings reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be considered current as of the most recent published Care Compare dataset available at the time of this profile. Families and referring clinicians are encouraged to verify current ratings and service details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and performance measures are periodically updated by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Burgess Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 167146, certified since 09/21/1984), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
Burgess Home Health 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?
The agency has a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is at the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Burgess Home Health has a patient survey star rating of 5 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Burgess Home Health's current quality ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167146?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Burgess Home Health serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Onawa, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, care plan timelines, and specific service availability by calling the agency at (712) 423-2311 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The CMS data provided does not describe non-medical home care distinctions; for specifics, contact Burgess Home Health at (712) 423-2311 and check Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Burgess Home Health has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 1984.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Burgess Home Health 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 Burgess Home Health at (712) 423-2311 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Burgess Home Health at (712) 423-2311 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/21/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.