home health agency in Forest City, IA

Winnebago County Phns

216 South 4th Street, Forest City, IA 50436 · (641) 585-4763

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS quality of patient care star rating

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Winnebago County Phns at a glance

Winnebago County Phns is a government home health agency in Forest City, Iowa (Winnebago County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 3.1.

68.3% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Iowa average 80.5%).

Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.

Facility details

Type
Home health agency
Ownership
Government Operated
Medicare-certified since
June 11, 1969
Services
Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
County
Winnebago County
CMS Certification Number
167035

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better)2 / 53.1 / 53.2 / 5Worse

Care

This facility92.3%Iowa average95.4%U.S. average94%
Began patients’ care in a timely manner: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better)92.3%95.4%94%Average

Outcomes

This facility68.3%Iowa average80.5%U.S. average83.2%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better)68.3%80.5%83.2%Worse
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better)66.3%82.8%83.2%Worse
Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better)80.1%85.5%85.6%Worse
Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better)60.8%83.5%84.5%Worse
Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better)58.6%80%81.2%Worse

Safety

This facility2.2%Iowa average2.4%U.S. average1.1%
Patients with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.2%2.4%1.1%Worse
New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%0.3%0.3%Better

Results

This facility84.4%Iowa average85.6%U.S. average80.2%
Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted): this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better)84.4%85.6%80.2%Average
Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better)4.4%4.1%4.1%Average
Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better)10.8%10%10.9%Average

Other home health agencies near Winnebago County Phns

  1. Hancock County Health System Community Health

    545 State Street, Garner, IA 50438 · 10.7 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★2.5Average
  2. Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health

    2570 4th St SW Suite 1, Mason City, IA 50401 · 25.5 mi

    Government

    ★★★★★3.5Above average
  3. Worth County Phns

    95 Ninth Street North, Northwood, IA 50459 · 25.8 mi

    Government

    Not rated
  4. Community Health Services

    1515 South Phillips, Algona, IA 50511 · 29.7 mi

    Government

    ★★★★★1.5Below average
  5. United Hospital District INC

    125 South Main Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013 · 32.6 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Winnebago County Phns's rating?

Winnebago County Phns has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Iowa home health agencies is 3.1 stars.

Where is Winnebago County Phns and how do I contact it?

Winnebago County Phns is at 216 South 4th Street, Forest City, IA 50436. Phone: (641) 585-4763.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.