WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE
105 N LAFAYETTE ST, CORYDON, IA 50060
Worth a closer look before you decide
These figures come straight from CMS. They are flags to ask about, not a verdict — read the full detail below.
1★ care at below-average cost — needs review
Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 1 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- Not yet reported by CMS
- Date certified
- 1970-09-03
Services offered
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(32 patients)
- 72.25%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(30 patients)
- 72.44%
- Got better at bathing(32 patients)
- 77.27%
- Breathing improved(25 patients)
- 60.43%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(29 patients)
- 61.46%
- Discharge function score(32 patients)
- 50%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(45 patients)
- 95.56%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(45 patients)
- 93.33%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(43 patients)
- 4.65%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(32 patients)
- 0%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(32 patients)
- 40.63%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(35 patients)
- 82.35%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(29 patients)
- 3.97%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(19 patients)
- -
- Sent health information to the next provider
- -
- Gave health information to the patient(32 patients)
- 93.75%
The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.
The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.
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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
Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment
Questions to ask — WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE
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?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.