Palo Alto Community Health
Emmetsburg, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167049)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 852-5419 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palo Alto Community Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Iowa state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not listed in the available data, so it should be considered not yet rated on that measure.
Palo Alto Community Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 10 ZIP codes from its Emmetsburg, Iowa office.
Yes, Palo Alto Community Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167049, certified since August 11, 1971, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified anytime on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Palo Alto Community Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Emmetsburg, Iowa, serving 10 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency is government-owned and has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 1971.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Palo Alto Community Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not listed in the available data, so it should be considered not yet rated on that measure until confirmed directly with CMS Care Compare.
On CMS timely-care measures, 87.50% of patients started care in a timely manner. On the walking/moving improvement measure, 69.93% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of home health care.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as reported for this agency and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions, as star ratings and outcome percentages can change between CMS reporting cycles.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Palo Alto Community Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 167049) since August 11, 1971, 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, 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 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data; contact the agency at (712) 852-5419 or check Medicare Care Compare for the latest survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Palo Alto Community Health's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official CMS profile page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 10 ZIP codes from its base in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, staffing, and current quality metrics; call (712) 852-5419 or verify details on 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, is medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered by Medicare in the same way; the available data does not detail non-medical care options here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Palo Alto Community Health has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 1971.
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?
Specific cost figures are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (712) 852-5419 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Palo Alto Community Health at (712) 852-5419 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/11/1971. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.