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Home health agency · CMS Certification 167034

HOME CARE SERVICES OF BOONE CO

105 SOUTH MARSHALL, BOONE, IA 50036

(515) 432-1127

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
3of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
3 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
5 of 5 stars
Date certified
1969-05-05

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyMedical socialHome health aide

Agency details

Ownership
GOVERNMENT OPERATED

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(65 patients)
79.75%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(63 patients)
80.33%
Got better at bathing(66 patients)
86.43%
Breathing improved(41 patients)
90.14%
Got better at taking medications correctly(51 patients)
85.23%
Discharge function score(65 patients)
90.77%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(93 patients)
96.77%
Acted on medication issues promptly(93 patients)
95.7%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(92 patients)
4.35%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(67 patients)
1.8%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(75 patients)
72%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(94 patients)
69.31%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(49 patients)
3.92%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(45 patients)
9.66%
Sent health information to the next provider(34 patients)
94.12%
Gave health information to the patient(58 patients)
98.28%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
  • Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
  • Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.

Questions to ask

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Questions to ask — HOME CARE SERVICES OF BOONE CO

Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
  • Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
  • How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
  • What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
  • Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.