Hiawatha Homecare
Red Wing, MN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 247288)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (651) 388-2223 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hiawatha Homecare holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided, so that measure cannot be confirmed here.
Hiawatha Homecare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Red Wing, Minnesota.
Yes, Hiawatha Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 247288), certified since 1993, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification does not by itself indicate quality level, which is reported separately.
About this agency
Hiawatha Homecare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Red Wing, Minnesota, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 1993, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Hiawatha Homecare holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in this listing. Among the outcome measures reported, 33.33% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 72.72% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Hiawatha Homecare's service area extends to 19 ZIP codes surrounding its Red Wing, Minnesota office. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the agency's full quality metrics, staffing details, and updated ratings directly on Medicare Care Compare, as figures reflect the CMS data vintage referenced in this profile and may be updated periodically. This profile is based solely on CMS Care Compare data and does not include cost information, as Medicare does not publish agency pricing. Families considering this agency should verify current ratings and ask the agency directly about specific care plans, staffing, and scheduling before starting service.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Hiawatha Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 247288) since August 26, 1993, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hiawatha Homecare 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?
Patient survey star rating data was not provided in this listing; contact the agency at (651) 388-2223 or check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Hiawatha Homecare's full quality and outcome data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listed CCN page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Red Wing, Minnesota.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing levels, care plan timelines, and specific outcome measures; contact the agency at (651) 388-2223 for details not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing and therapy services this agency provides, involves skilled medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-clinical support such as companionship; this agency provides the former.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Hiawatha Homecare has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 1993.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Hiawatha Homecare is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (651) 388-2223 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Hiawatha Homecare at (651) 388-2223 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/26/1993. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.