home health agency in Mason City, IA
Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health
2570 4th St SW Suite 1, Mason City, IA 50401 · (641) 421-9300
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
Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health at a glance
Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is a government home health agency in Mason City, Iowa (Cerro Gordo County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Iowa average of 3.1.
85.5% 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
- July 1, 1972
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Cerro Gordo County
- CMS Certification Number
- 167054
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 89.3% | 95.4% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 85.5% | 80.5% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 68.7% | 82.8% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 100% | 85.5% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 100% | 83.5% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 90.3% | 80% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 88.9% | 85.6% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.9% | 10% | 10.9% | Average |
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Mitchell County Home Health Care/ Public Health
415 Pleasant Street, Suite 100, Osage, IA 50461 · 21.9 mi
For-profit
★★★★★4.5Much above average- ★★★★★2Below average
Floyd County Public Health/ Home Health Care
1003 Gilbert Street, Charles City, IA 50616 · 27.8 mi
Government
★★★★★2.5Average- Not rated
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health's rating?
Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health has 3.5 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 Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health and how do I contact it?
Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is at 2570 4th St SW Suite 1, Mason City, IA 50401. Phone: (641) 421-9300.
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.