Pocahontas County Public Health
Pocahontas, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167096)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 335-4142 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pocahontas County Public Health does not yet have a CMS quality star rating or a patient survey star rating on file, so it cannot be compared to the Iowa state average of 3 stars at this time. Caregivers should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current rating status.
Pocahontas County Public Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Pocahontas, Iowa.
Yes, Pocahontas County Public Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167096, certified since May 10, 1978, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes directly from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Pocahontas County Public Health is a government-owned, Medicare-certified home health agency based in Pocahontas, Iowa. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since May 10, 1978, giving it a long history of providing home-based care in the region.
The agency offers a range of services including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide support. It serves a service area covering 10 ZIP codes from its Pocahontas office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Pocahontas County Public Health is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, so no comparison can be made to the Iowa state average quality star rating of 3 at this time. Similarly, no patient survey star rating is currently available for this agency in the CMS dataset provided.
One measure that is available is the timely initiation of care: CMS data indicates that 90.63% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. No walking-improvement percentage was included in the available CMS data for this agency.
Consumers seeking more detailed or updated quality information should consult the CMS Care Compare website directly, referencing CCN 167096, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically and may change after this data was compiled.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Pocahontas County Public Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 167096, certified since May 10, 1978), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, this agency is not yet rated, so no comparison to the Iowa state average of 3 stars can be made.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
CMS data does not include a patient survey star rating for this agency at this time.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167096?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Pocahontas, 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 current staffing, specific ZIP codes covered, and how they measure care timeliness and outcomes; contact the agency at (712) 335-4142 for specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 10, 1978.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Pocahontas County Public Health is a government-owned agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (712) 335-4142 and verify payment details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Pocahontas County Public Health at (712) 335-4142.
How timely is this agency in starting care for new patients?
CMS data shows 90.63% of patients received timely initiation of care from this agency.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/10/1978. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.