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Home health agency · CMS Certification 248027

HORIZON HEALTH HOMECARE

26814 143RD STREET PO BOX 220, PIERZ, MN 56364

(320) 468-2788

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.

Value25/ 100

1★ care at average cost — needs review

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
1of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
1 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
3 of 5 stars
Date certified
1995-08-16

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapyHome health aide

Agency details

Ownership
NON-PROFIT

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(47 patients)
68.46%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(39 patients)
40.92%
Got better at bathing(46 patients)
75.27%
Breathing improved(29 patients)
75.29%
Got better at taking medications correctly(35 patients)
66.19%
Discharge function score(54 patients)
66.67%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(77 patients)
63.64%
Acted on medication issues promptly(78 patients)
51.28%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(72 patients)
2.78%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(58 patients)
0%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(59 patients)
50.85%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(35 patients)
88.71%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(24 patients)
4.02%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(11 patients)
-

The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.

Sent health information to the next provider(38 patients)
21.05%
Gave health information to the patient(39 patients)
25.64%

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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 — HORIZON HEALTH HOMECARE

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.