Nemaha County Home Health & Hospice
Sabetha, KS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 177070)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 284-2288 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nemaha County Home Health & Hospice holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Kansas state average of 3.5, and has a patient survey rating on file with CMS. This suggests the agency performs above the state average based on available Care Compare data.
Nemaha County Home Health & Hospice offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 12 ZIP codes from its Sabetha, Kansas office.
Yes, Nemaha County Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 177070, certified since 1979), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been continuously in place since that date according to CMS records.
About this agency
Nemaha County Home Health & Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Sabetha, Kansas, certified since May 1, 1979. The agency is government-owned and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves a 12-ZIP-code area surrounding its Sabetha office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Nemaha County Home Health & Hospice holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars. The agency also has a patient survey star rating on file, reflecting feedback gathered through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey process. Among CMS-reported quality measures, 96.43% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 91.72% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, both figures drawn from the same CMS data set.
These ratings and measures are sourced from CMS Care Compare and reflect the most recently published data vintage available for this agency. Families considering home health services can review the full quality profile, including additional outcome measures and survey details, directly on the Care Compare website. This listing does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data, and no staffing or language-availability details beyond what CMS reports are included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Nemaha County Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 177070), so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Kansas 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 recorded in CMS Care Compare data; for the exact score and comments, review the Care Compare listing directly.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality measures and staffing information on the CMS Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/177070?state=KS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 12 ZIP codes from its office in Sabetha, Kansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing levels, specific care plans, and how outcomes like timely care and walking improvement are tracked; contact the agency at (785) 284-2288 for details not listed here.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency offers, involves medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-clinical assistance; the data provided here only covers this agency's certified home health services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 1979.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (785) 284-2288 to discuss payment and coverage specifics.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Nemaha County Home Health & Hospice at (785) 284-2288 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/01/1979. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.