Lee County Health Department
Fort Madison, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167055)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 372-5225 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lee County Health Department holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available CMS data for this agency, so that measure is not reported here.
Lee County Health Department offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 7 ZIP codes from its office in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Yes, Lee County Health Department is Medicare-certified (CCN 167055), certified since January 3, 1973, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Lee County Health Department is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Fort Madison, Iowa, certified since January 3, 1973. The agency is government-owned and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lee County Health Department holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star data was not provided in the source data, so this profile does not report a patient survey rating for this agency; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current patient experience score.
CMS process and outcome measures show that 57.14% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner after referral, and 63.44% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, per CMS Care Compare data.
Lee County Health Department reports serving 7 ZIP codes from its Fort Madison, Iowa office. These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; readers should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Lee County Health Department is Medicare-certified (CCN 167055) and has been since January 3, 1973, so covered home health services are eligible for Medicare payment 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 has a 2.5-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?
A patient survey star rating was not included in the available data; contact the agency at (319) 372-5225 or check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Lee County Health Department's full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's CCN 167055 listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 7 ZIP codes from its Fort Madison, Iowa location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific service availability, and timely-care performance; contact the agency at (319) 372-5225 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 3, 1973.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Lee County Health Department is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (319) 372-5225 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Lee County Health Department at (319) 372-5225 to inquire about starting services.
How did the agency perform on timely care and walking improvement measures?
CMS data shows 57.14% of patients began care in a timely manner and 63.44% showed improvement in walking or moving around, according to Care Compare.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/03/1973. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.