home health agency in Corydon, IA

Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service

105 N Lafayette St, Corydon, IA 50060 · (641) 872-1167

★★★★★1.5
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

Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service at a glance

Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service is a government home health agency in Corydon, Iowa (Wayne County).

CMS gives it 1.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 3.1.

72.3% 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
September 3, 1970
Services
Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
County
Wayne County
CMS Certification Number
167045

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better)1.5 / 53.1 / 53.2 / 5Worse

Care

This facility95.6%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)95.6%95.4%94%Average

Outcomes

This facility72.3%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)72.3%80.5%83.2%Worse
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better)72.4%82.8%83.2%Worse
Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better)77.3%85.5%85.6%Worse
Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better)60.4%83.5%84.5%Worse
Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better)61.5%80%81.2%Worse

Safety

This facility4.7%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)4.7%2.4%1.1%Worse
New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%0.3%0.3%Better

Results

This facility82.4%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)82.4%85.6%80.2%Average
Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better)4%4.1%4.1%Average

Other home health agencies near Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service

  1. Elara Caring

    1010 North 7th Street, Chariton, IA 50049 · 19.3 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  2. Elara Caring

    19999 St Josephs Drive, Centerville, IA 52544 · 21.6 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4.5Much above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service's rating?

Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service has 1.5 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 Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service and how do I contact it?

Wayne County Public Health Nursing Service is at 105 N Lafayette St, Corydon, IA 50060. Phone: (641) 872-1167.

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.