Cedar County Public Health Nursing Services
Tipton, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167041)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (563) 886-2226 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cedar County Public Health Nursing Services is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, so no comparison to the Iowa state average of 3 stars can be made, and no patient survey star rating is available either. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest updates on this agency's ratings.
Cedar County Public Health Nursing Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 9 ZIP codes from its office in Tipton, Iowa.
Yes, Cedar County Public Health Nursing Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167041, certified since April 28, 1970, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Cedar County Public Health Nursing Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Tipton, Iowa, serving 9 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 28, 1970 and operates as a non-profit organization.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services, according to CMS Care Compare data.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cedar County Public Health Nursing Services is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, so no comparison can be made to the Iowa state average quality rating of 3 stars at this time. Patient survey star ratings are also not provided in the available data, so this measure cannot be reported.
CMS data indicates that 90.48% of patients received timely initiation of care from this agency. No data on improvement in walking ability was provided in the available CMS records for this agency.
Families considering this agency should review the most current information directly on the Medicare Care Compare website, as star ratings and quality measures are updated periodically. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently made available; families should verify current details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Cedar County Public Health Nursing Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 167041) and has been since April 28, 1970, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, this agency is not yet rated, so no comparison can be made to Iowa's state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is available in the current CMS data for this agency.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures directly at the Medicare Care Compare page for this agency: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167041?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 9 ZIP codes from its office in Tipton, Iowa.
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?
Contact the agency at (563) 886-2226 to ask about staff availability, scheduling, and specific services, and verify current quality measures on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medically oriented and ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical support; contact the agency at (563) 886-2226 for specifics on what they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 28, 1970.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Cedar County Public Health Nursing Services operates as a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (563) 886-2226 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify Medicare coverage rules on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Cedar County Public Health Nursing Services at (563) 886-2226 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/28/1970. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.