Mercyone Des Moines Home Care
Des Moines, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167133)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 124 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (515) 643-8383 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
MercyOne Des Moines Home Care holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
MercyOne Des Moines Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 124 ZIP codes from its Des Moines, Iowa office.
Yes, MercyOne Des Moines Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167133, certified since March 1984, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on the CMS Care Compare website.
About this agency
MercyOne Des Moines Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Des Moines, Iowa, offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency operates under non-profit ownership and has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 1984.
According to CMS Care Compare data, MercyOne Des Moines Home Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars. The agency also received a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data further indicates that 97.83% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 90.32% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care. These figures are part of the outcome measures published by CMS as of the most recent Care Compare data vintage referenced here.
MercyOne Des Moines Home Care serves a broad geographic area, covering 124 ZIP codes from its Des Moines, Iowa office. Families and referring clinicians can verify current ratings, outcome measures, and service area details directly through the CMS Care Compare website using the agency's CCN, 167133.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, MercyOne Des Moines Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 167133), certified since March 1, 1984, 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, 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 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review MercyOne Des Moines Home Care's full quality and staffing details on the CMS Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167133?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 124 ZIP codes from its Des Moines, Iowa location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 124 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data provided does not include suggested screening questions; contact the agency at (515) 643-8383 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not define non-medical home care; contact the agency at (515) 643-8383 for clarification on the types of care they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
MercyOne Des Moines Home Care has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 1984.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is non-profit owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (515) 643-8383 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach MercyOne Des Moines Home Care at (515) 643-8383 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/01/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.