Guthrie County Phns
Guthrie Center, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167108)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 747-3972 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Guthrie County Phns holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Iowa state average of 3, and a 3-star patient survey rating. Families should review the full CMS Care Compare report before deciding on care.
Guthrie County Phns offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 23 ZIP codes from its Guthrie Center, Iowa office.
Yes, Guthrie County Phns is Medicare-certified (CCN 167108, certified since 1979), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details depend on individual Medicare benefits, so check with Medicare or the agency directly.
About this agency
Guthrie County Phns is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Guthrie Center, Iowa, certified since June 1, 1979. The agency is government-owned and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Guthrie County Phns holds a CMS quality star rating of 2, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 85.42% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 68.39% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
The agency serves a service area covering 23 ZIP codes from its Guthrie Center office. These figures reflect the most recently published CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website before making care decisions. No cost information is published by CMS for this or any home health agency, so pricing questions should be directed to the agency itself.
This profile is based solely on publicly available CMS Care Compare data and does not represent an endorsement or recommendation of the agency's services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Guthrie County Phns is Medicare-certified (CCN 167108) and has been since June 1, 1979, so Medicare-eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency 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 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Iowa 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 3, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167108?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Guthrie County Phns serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Guthrie Center, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific care plans, and how the agency addresses areas below state average; contact the agency at (641) 747-3972 for specifics.
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, while non-medical home care covers non-clinical assistance; the CMS data provided here covers only the former.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Guthrie County Phns has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1979.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (641) 747-3972 for cost information and payment options.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Guthrie County Phns at (641) 747-3972 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/01/1979. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.