Central Plains Home Health
Cozad, NE · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 287008)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (308) 784-4630 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Central Plains Home Health holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars, but it earned a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patient experience feedback was very positive even though its overall quality star rating is below average.
Central Plains Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Cozad, Nebraska.
Yes, Central Plains Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 287008, certified since May 1, 1977, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Central Plains Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Cozad, Nebraska, certified since May 1, 1977. The agency is government-owned 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. It serves a service area covering 16 ZIP codes from its Cozad office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Central Plains Home Health holds a quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars. However, its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting favorable patient-reported experiences. Among the agency's performance measures, 97.64% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 70.55% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These ratings and measures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and represent a snapshot in time; families should verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions. No cost or fee information is published by CMS and none is included here. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to review the full CMS profile and contact the agency directly for details on scheduling, staff availability, and other specifics not captured in the public quality data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Central Plains Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 287008) and has been since May 1, 1977, so covered home health services are eligible for Medicare payment when ordered by a physician.
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?
Central Plains Home Health has a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received 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 the full quality and staffing details on the CMS Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/287008?state=NE.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Cozad, Nebraska.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific staff availability, scheduling, and current quality measures; contact the agency at (308) 784-4630 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Central Plains Home Health has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 1977.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (308) 784-4630 for cost details and coverage questions.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Central Plains Home Health directly at (308) 784-4630 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
According to CMS data, 97.64% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 70.55% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/01/1977. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.