Golden Belt Home Health
Great Bend, KS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 177065)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (620) 792-8171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Golden Belt Home Health holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars, but a 4-star patient survey rating. This means past patients reported a positive experience even though the overall quality star score trails the state average.
Golden Belt Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 10 ZIP codes from its Great Bend, Kansas office.
Yes, Golden Belt Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 177065, certified since 1979), 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 Medicare directly.
About this agency
Golden Belt Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Great Bend, Kansas, certified since May 1, 1979. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider. According to CMS Care Compare data, Golden Belt Home Health offers the following services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
Per CMS Care Compare quality data, the agency holds a 2-star overall quality rating, which falls below the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, based on feedback collected through the CMS patient experience survey. Among the specific quality measures reported, 98.86% of patient episodes began care in a timely manner, and 67.58% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
Golden Belt Home Health serves a total of 10 ZIP codes from its Great Bend, Kansas location, according to CMS service area data. Families considering this agency can review the full quality measure set, staffing details, and survey results directly on Medicare Care Compare using the agency's CCN (177065) for the most current figures, as CMS updates this data periodically. This profile reflects the CMS Care Compare data vintage provided and should be verified against the live Care Compare listing before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Golden Belt Home Health is Medicare-certified under CCN 177065, certified since May 1, 1979, so covered home health services ordered by a doctor are eligible for Medicare payment.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Golden Belt Home Health has a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, based on CMS-collected patient experience data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Golden Belt Home Health's full quality measures and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/177065?state=KS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, the agency serves 10 ZIP codes from its Great Bend, Kansas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing levels, specific service availability, and recent quality measure updates by calling (620) 792-8171 and reviewing the Medicare Care Compare listing.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor; the data provided does not address non-medical home care distinctions, so contact the agency at (620) 792-8171 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Golden Belt Home Health has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 1979.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Golden Belt Home Health is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (620) 792-8171 and consult Medicare directly for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Golden Belt Home Health at (620) 792-8171 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/01/1979. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.