Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake
Rice Lake, WI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 527158)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 236-6256 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Wisconsin state average of 3.5 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. Families should review the full CMS Care Compare profile for details on specific quality measures before deciding.
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in Rice Lake, WI.
Yes, Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake is Medicare-certified, with CCN 527158, certified since 07/22/1985, 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
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake is a non-profit, Medicare-certified home health agency based in Rice Lake, WI, certified since 07/22/1985. The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.
CMS quality measures indicate that 98.97% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 76.13% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from the same CMS Care Compare dataset.
The agency's service area spans 38 ZIP codes from its Rice Lake, WI office, indicating a moderately broad regional coverage area.
Families and caregivers considering this agency should note that CMS ratings are updated periodically, and current figures should be verified directly at Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the agency. No cost or fee information is published by CMS and none is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, this agency is Medicare-certified under CCN 527158, certified since 07/22/1985, so 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, 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 Wisconsin state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view detailed quality measures at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/527158?state=WI.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 38 ZIP codes from its Rice Lake, WI office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
You may want to ask about specific quality measures, staff availability, and services covered under your care plan; contact the agency at (715) 236-6256 for details not listed here.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, as certified by Medicare, includes skilled services like nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor; the data provided does not address non-medical home care distinctions, so contact the agency at (715) 236-6256 for more information.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since 07/22/1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (715) 236-6256 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency by phone at (715) 236-6256 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/22/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.