Universal Pediatrics
Sheldon, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167321)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 324-4012 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Universal Pediatrics is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale or the patient survey rating, so no star-based quality comparison is currently available. For the most current rating information, check Medicare Care Compare directly.
Universal Pediatrics offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. It serves 5 ZIP codes from its Sheldon, Iowa office.
Yes, Universal Pediatrics is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167321, certified since December 8, 2011, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details depend on individual Medicare benefits and physician orders.
About this agency
Universal Pediatrics is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Sheldon, Iowa, offering Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. The agency operates as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since December 8, 2011, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 167321.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Universal Pediatrics is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, which means no overall quality star rating is currently available for comparison against the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Similarly, no patient survey star rating is listed in the available data, and specific measures such as timely initiation of care percentages and improvement in walking ability among patients are not provided in the current CMS dataset for this agency.
Universal Pediatrics serves a service area covering 5 ZIP codes from its Sheldon, Iowa location. Families interested in this agency's current quality metrics, staffing details, or patient outcomes should consult the official Medicare Care Compare website directly, as ratings and measures may be updated periodically.
This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data available at the time of publication. Because star ratings and outcome measures can change, prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to verify current information directly through Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Universal Pediatrics is Medicare-certified (CCN 167321) since December 8, 2011, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Universal Pediatrics offers Nursing Care 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 is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, so no comparison to Iowa's state average of 3 stars is currently available.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is available in the current CMS data for this agency.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167321?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Universal Pediatrics serves 5 ZIP codes from its Sheldon, Iowa location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current quality ratings, specific ZIP codes covered, and services available; contact the agency at (712) 324-4012 for details not listed in CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Universal Pediatrics has been Medicare-certified since December 8, 2011.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Universal Pediatrics is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (712) 324-4012 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Universal Pediatrics at (712) 324-4012 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/08/2011. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.