Essentia Health Moose Lake Home Care
Moose Lake, MN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 248051)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 485-5506 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Essentia Health Moose Lake Home Care holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, at the Minnesota state average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a strong experience even though the overall quality star sits at the typical level for the state.
Essentia Health Moose Lake Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Moose Lake, Minnesota.
Yes, Essentia Health Moose Lake Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 248051, certified since 1997), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been in place since January 23, 1997.
About this agency
Essentia Health Moose Lake Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Moose Lake, Minnesota, serving 29 ZIP codes from its office. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity and has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 1997.
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Essentia Health Moose Lake Home Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5, based on responses from patients who received care through this agency.
CMS data also reports specific quality measures for this agency: 99.52% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner following referral, and 85.61% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures reflect data reported to CMS Care Compare and represent a snapshot in time; families should verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Individuals interested in care should contact the agency directly to discuss specific needs, availability, and any details not captured in CMS's public reporting, including staffing levels and language capabilities, which are not part of this dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Essentia Health Moose Lake Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 248051), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.
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?
The agency has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view detailed, up-to-date quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/248051?state=MN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Moose Lake, Minnesota.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and how they coordinate with your physician; contact the agency at (218) 485-5506 for these details.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 1997.
Who owns this agency \u2014 for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Essentia Health Moose Lake Home Care is a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for home health agencies; contact the agency at (218) 485-5506 and check with Medicare or your insurer for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Essentia Health Moose Lake Home Care at (218) 485-5506 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care from this agency?
CMS data shows 99.52% of the agency's patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral.
Did patients show improvement in mobility with this agency's care?
CMS data indicates 85.61% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/23/1997. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.