Des Moines County Health Department
Burlington, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167026)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 2 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 753-8290 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Des Moines County Health Department is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, and no patient survey star rating is available in this data. The Iowa state average quality star rating is 3, but no comparison can be made until this agency receives a rating.
Des Moines County Health Department offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. It serves 2 ZIP codes from its office in Burlington, Iowa.
Yes, Des Moines County Health Department is Medicare-certified (CCN 167026), certified since July 1, 1968, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is drawn from CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Des Moines County Health Department is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Burlington, Iowa, operated under government ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1968, giving it a long history of participation in the Medicare home health program.
The agency offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services to patients in its service area, which covers 2 ZIP codes in the Burlington, IA region.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Des Moines County Health Department is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, so no comparison can be made to the Iowa state average star rating of 3 at this time. No patient survey star rating is available in the provided data, and no figures for timely initiation of care or improvement in walking/mobility measures were included in this dataset. Families interested in these specific quality measures should consult the Medicare Care Compare website directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates this information periodically.
This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as currently provided; families should verify the latest ratings and measures directly with Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the agency, since star ratings and performance measures can be updated over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Des Moines County Health Department is Medicare-certified (CCN 167026) and has been since July 1, 1968, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?
The agency offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services; other therapy types are not listed in the available data.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
This agency is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, so no comparison to the Iowa state average of 3 can be made at this time.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is included in the available data; contact the agency at (319) 753-8290 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for the latest survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's current ratings and measures on the Medicare Care Compare website at the provided URL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 2 ZIP codes from its Burlington, Iowa office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 2 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and quality measures, since this data does not include those details; contact the agency directly at (319) 753-8290.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services this agency provides, involves medically ordered skilled care, while non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance; this data does not detail non-medical offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1968.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Des Moines County Health Department is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (319) 753-8290 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Des Moines County Health Department at (319) 753-8290 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare to begin the process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1968. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.