Evangelical Lutheran Gss Home Care Of Central Nebraska
Kearney, NE · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 287129)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (308) 698-5080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Evangelical Lutheran Gss Home Care Of Central Nebraska holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Nebraska average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Evangelical Lutheran Gss Home Care Of Central Nebraska offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 45 ZIP codes from its Kearney, Nebraska office.
Yes, Evangelical Lutheran Gss Home Care Of Central Nebraska is Medicare-certified (CCN 287129, certified since 2006), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS records.
About this agency
Evangelical Lutheran Gss Home Care Of Central Nebraska is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Kearney, Nebraska, certified since December 13, 2006. The agency operates under proprietary ownership and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is above the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is also 4 stars, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measures show that 95.68% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 91.33% of patients demonstrated improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and represent performance on specific measures tracked by Medicare, not agency-wide guarantees.
The agency serves a service area covering 45 ZIP codes from its Kearney, Nebraska office. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the full Care Compare profile directly for the most current ratings, as this data reflects a specific reporting period published by CMS and may be updated over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, this agency is Medicare-certified under CCN 287129, certified since December 13, 2006, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
It 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 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full profile on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listed URL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 45 ZIP codes from its Kearney, Nebraska location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staffing, scheduling, and care plan details by contacting the agency at (308) 698-5080, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 13, 2006.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is listed as proprietary (for-profit) in CMS ownership records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (308) 698-5080 for specifics and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency by phone at (308) 698-5080.
What percentage of patients received timely care?
CMS data shows 95.68% of patients began care in a timely manner after referral.
What percentage of patients improved in walking ability?
CMS data shows 91.33% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/13/2006. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.