Sac County Phns
Sac City, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167097)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 662-4785 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sac County Phns holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. No patient survey star rating is available in the CMS data provided, so that measure should be confirmed directly with Medicare Care Compare.
Sac County Phns offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Sac City, Iowa.
Yes, Sac County Phns is Medicare-certified (CCN 167097, certified since 1978), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS records and does not reflect any specific benefit or cost details.
About this agency
Sac County Phns is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Sac City, Iowa, offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is government-owned and has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 1978 (CCN 167097).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sac County Phns holds an overall quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. No patient survey star rating is provided in the available data, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure until confirmed directly with CMS Care Compare. On CMS timeliness measures, 98.46% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner. For functional outcomes, 60.04% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, per CMS data.
Sac County Phns serves a coverage area spanning 8 ZIP codes from its Sac City, Iowa office. Families considering this agency should review the most current figures on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome percentages are updated periodically by CMS; the figures cited here reflect the CMS data vintage supplied for this profile. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to contact the agency directly to confirm current service availability and staffing details not published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Sac County Phns is Medicare-certified (CCN 167097, certified since 05/12/1978), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Sac County Phns 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 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating was provided in the available data; contact the agency at (712) 662-4785 and verify current survey results on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Sac County Phns's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167097?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Sac City, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific services needed, and confirm quality data directly with the agency at (712) 662-4785 or via Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical care such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-skilled assistance such as companionship or housekeeping, which this agency's CMS listing does not cover.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Sac County Phns has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 1978.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Sac County Phns is a government-owned agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (712) 662-4785 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify eligibility on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Sac County Phns at (712) 662-4785 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/12/1978. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.