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POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

21 3RD AVE NE, Pocahontas, IA 50574

📞 (712) 335-4142

Skilled NursingPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyHome Health Aide Medicare Certified Government 48 yrs certified

HomeCareGrader Score

49.7/100
Grade: D
Top 95% in Iowa
National Rank: #7,794
Timely Care Start 81/100
Bathing Improvement 13/100
Fall Prevention 0/100
Pressure Ulcer Prevention 4/100
Low Hospitalization Rate 58/100
Low ER Visit Rate 83/100
Discharge to Community 86/100

Key Statistics

N/A
CMS Star Rating
90.24%
Timely Care Start
N/A
Walking Improvement
Same As National Rate
Hospitalization vs National
Same As National Rate
ER Visits vs National
94.23%
Discharge to Community

About POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH is a government home health agency located at 21 3RD AVE NE in Pocahontas, IA (50574). The agency has been Medicare-certified for 48 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to home-based care in the {a.city} area. They can be reached by phone at (712) 335-4142.

Based on 10 weighted quality metrics from CMS Medicare data, POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH earns a grade of D (49.7/100) from HomeCareGrader, making it a below-average performer in Iowa. The agency ranks in the top 95% of home health agencies in {a.state_name}. Nationally, it holds rank #{a.national_rank.toLocaleString()} out of all Medicare-certified home health agencies.

Patient outcome highlights include: 94.23% of patients were successfully discharged back to the community. These metrics are drawn directly from Medicare claims data and reflect care delivered to real patients.

POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH provides the following home health services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide. Home health services covered by Medicare typically include skilled nursing visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, home health aide services, and medical social services.

All quality scores on HomeCareGrader are sourced from CMS's publicly available Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) data and the Home Health Compare database. Scores are updated as new CMS data is released. Families choosing a home health agency in Pocahontas should consider not just grades but also specific outcome metrics most relevant to their loved one's condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH accept Medicare?

Yes. POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH is a Medicare-certified home health agency. All agencies listed on HomeCareGrader are part of the Medicare Home Health Compare database.

What services does POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH offer?

POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH offers the following services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide.

How is POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH rated?

POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH earns a grade of D with a HomeCareGrader score of 49.7/100. This score is computed using 10 weighted quality metrics from Medicare data, including patient outcomes, safety rates, and care timeliness.

Where is POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH located?

POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH is located at 21 3RD AVE NE, Pocahontas, IA 50574. You can reach them by phone at (712) 335-4142.

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