HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM COMMUNITY HEALTH
545 STATE STREET, GARNER, IA 50438
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.
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- Not yet reported by CMS
- Date certified
- 1974-04-19
Services offered
Agency details
- Ownership
- PROPRIETARY
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(40 patients)
- 66.11%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(28 patients)
- 81.15%
- Got better at bathing(48 patients)
- 80.49%
- Breathing improved(27 patients)
- 88.79%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(32 patients)
- 80.39%
- Discharge function score(53 patients)
- 83.02%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(81 patients)
- 98.77%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(81 patients)
- 76.54%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(74 patients)
- 1.35%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(54 patients)
- 0%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(44 patients)
- 63.64%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(74 patients)
- 90.14%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(77 patients)
- 4.2%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(43 patients)
- 12.22%
- Sent health information to the next provider(33 patients)
- 96.97%
- Gave health information to the patient(48 patients)
- 95.83%
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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 — HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM COMMUNITY HEALTH
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?
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.