Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service
Corydon, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167045)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 872-1167 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not listed in the available data, so that measure should be confirmed directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 11 ZIP codes from its Corydon, Iowa office.
Yes, Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167045, certified since September 3, 1970, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service is a government-owned, Medicare-certified home health agency based in Corydon, Iowa, serving 11 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 3, 1970.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service holds an overall quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which falls below the Iowa state average of 3 stars. No patient survey star rating is currently listed in the data provided, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure until confirmed on Care Compare.
On CMS timeliness measures, 95.56% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. Regarding functional outcomes, 72.25% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on CMS data.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current information, as ratings and measures are updated periodically. Families considering this agency are encouraged to review the full CMS profile and contact the agency directly for additional details not captured in this summary.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service is Medicare-certified (CCN 167045) since September 3, 1970, so eligible home health services are covered 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?
The agency has a 1.5-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?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data; please check the agency's Care Compare page for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing data at its Medicare Care Compare listing: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167045?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 11 ZIP codes from its Corydon, Iowa location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific care plans, and how the agency addresses its current quality ratings; contact the agency at (641) 872-1167 for details.
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 in nature and ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical support; the data provided does not detail non-medical services here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 3, 1970.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service is a government-owned agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (641) 872-1167 and consult Medicare for coverage and payment details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service at (641) 872-1167 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/03/1970. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.