Iowa County Health Department
Marengo, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167079)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 741-6422 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Iowa County Health Department does not currently have a CMS quality star rating or a patient survey star rating listed, so it is considered not yet rated on Medicare Care Compare. Families should check the official Care Compare site for the most current rating status before making a decision.
Iowa County Health Department offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 5 ZIP codes from its office in Marengo, Iowa.
Yes, Iowa County Health Department is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167079, certified since December 31, 1975, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Iowa County Health Department is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Marengo, Iowa, operating under government ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 31, 1975 (CCN 167079), giving it decades of history providing home-based care.
The agency offers the following services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Iowa County Health Department is not yet rated with a CMS quality star rating, so no comparison can be made against the Iowa state average of 3 stars at this time. A patient survey star rating is also not provided in the available data. Similarly, figures for timely initiation of care and improvement in walking or moving around were not included in the data supplied and cannot be reported here.
Iowa County Health Department serves a service area covering 5 ZIP codes from its Marengo, Iowa office, indicating a localized, county-level service footprint typical of a government-operated rural health department agency.
Families considering this agency should consult the official CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current star ratings, quality measures, and survey results, as this profile reflects only the data vintage provided and does not include cost information, which CMS does not publish.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Iowa County Health Department is Medicare-certified (CCN 167079) since December 31, 1975, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered 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?
The agency is not yet rated on CMS Care Compare, so no comparison can be made against the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is available in the data provided; contact the agency at (319) 741-6422 or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the official CMS Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167079?state=IA for current quality and staffing details.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Iowa County Health Department serves 5 ZIP codes from its office in Marengo, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current quality ratings, staff qualifications, and service availability by contacting the agency directly at (319) 741-6422 and reviewing Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, involves medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-medical assistance such as companionship, which is not listed among this agency's services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 31, 1975.
Who owns this agency?
Iowa County Health Department is owned and operated as a government entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (319) 741-6422 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Iowa County Health Department at (319) 741-6422 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/31/1975. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.