Glacial Ridge Home Care
Glenwood, MN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 247212)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (320) 634-2221 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Glacial Ridge Home Care holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Minnesota average of 3 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means clinical quality measures scored lower than the state average, while patients who received care reported high satisfaction.
Glacial Ridge Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Glenwood, Minnesota.
Yes, Glacial Ridge Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 247212, certified since November 14, 1985, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Glacial Ridge Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Glenwood, Minnesota, serving 16 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 1985 (CCN 247212) and operates as a non-profit organization.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Glacial Ridge Home Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 86.75% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral in most cases. Additionally, 66.72% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health care, based on CMS outcome measures.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available through Medicare's public reporting tools. Families and caregivers are encouraged to review the agency's full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details on quality measures, staffing, and outcomes before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Glacial Ridge Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 247212) and has been since November 14, 1985, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
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?
Glacial Ridge Home Care has a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 5 out of 5, based on CMS-collected patient experience surveys.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Glacial Ridge Home Care's full quality and staffing record on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/247212?state=MN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Glenwood, Minnesota.
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?
Consider asking about specific staffing, scheduling, and care plan details by calling the agency directly at (320) 634-2221, and verify current quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Glacial Ridge Home Care has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Glacial Ridge Home Care is a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (320) 634-2221 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Glacial Ridge Home Care at (320) 634-2221 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
CMS data shows 86.75% of patients at this agency received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
According to CMS data, 66.72% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their home health care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/14/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.