Everystep
Des Moines, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167415)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (515) 558-9591 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Everystep holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Iowa state average of 3 stars, and it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This makes it a solidly average-quality agency by CMS's overall measure but one that patients rate highly for their care experience.
Everystep offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 79 ZIP codes from its Des Moines, Iowa office.
Yes, Everystep is Medicare-certified (CCN 167415, certified since April 1, 2010), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or through Medicare directly.
About this agency
Everystep is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Des Moines, Iowa, certified since April 1, 2010 (CCN 167415). The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Everystep holds a 3-star overall quality rating, which is at the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey rating is 5 stars, based on the CMS Home Health CAHPS patient experience survey. Among the clinical measures reported by CMS, 96.48% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 80.77% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the episode of care.
Everystep's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 79 ZIP codes served from its Des Moines, Iowa location. This breadth of coverage suggests the agency serves a wide geographic footprint across the region rather than a single narrow area.
All ratings and measures cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current figures, as CMS updates these figures periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Prospective patients and families should contact the agency directly or consult Medicare Care Compare for additional details such as current availability and specific staffing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Everystep is Medicare-certified (CCN 167415, certified since April 1, 2010), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
Everystep 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?
Everystep has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Everystep received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS's Home Health CAHPS survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Everystep's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167415?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Everystep serves 79 ZIP codes from its Des Moines, Iowa office, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling Everystep directly at (515) 558-9591, and review its ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The provided CMS data does not define this distinction; contact Everystep at (515) 558-9591 or consult Medicare Care Compare for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Everystep has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2010.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Everystep is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published by CMS; contact Everystep at (515) 558-9591 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Everystep at (515) 558-9591 to inquire about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/01/2010. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.