Home Health Of Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus, NE · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 287026)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 562-3300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Home Health Of Columbus Community Hospital holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars, but it earned a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a strongly positive experience even though the overall quality star score trails the state average.
Home Health Of Columbus Community Hospital offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 34 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Nebraska office.
Yes, Home Health Of Columbus Community Hospital is Medicare-certified, with CCN 287026, certified since May 1, 1982, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported on CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Home Health Of Columbus Community Hospital is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Columbus, Nebraska, certified since May 1, 1982. The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a 2.5-star overall quality rating, which falls below the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting positive patient experience feedback. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 97.03% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 84.59% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
The agency serves a broad geographic area, covering 34 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Nebraska office.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available on that platform at the time of review. Families considering this agency should visit Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current star ratings, outcome measures, and survey results, and should contact the agency directly for any details not published by CMS, such as staffing levels, availability, or specific costs.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, this agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 287026), certified since May 1, 1982, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
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 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/287026?state=NE.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 34 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Nebraska office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific service availability, and any costs not published by CMS by calling the agency directly at (402) 562-3300, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 1982.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is for-profit owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (402) 562-3300 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact the agency by phone at (402) 562-3300 to inquire about starting care.
What outcome measures does CMS report for this agency?
CMS reports that 97.03% of patients received timely initiation of care and 84.59% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/01/1982. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.