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Home Health Agency

Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal

105 North Main, Denison, IA 51442

5 Services
Government
52 Years Certified

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105 North Main
Denison, IA 51442

About Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal

Home health agency overview

Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal is a government-operated Medicare-certified home health agency in Denison, IA. Certified since 1974, the agency has provided 52 years of in-home healthcare services to the community. The agency offers 5 of the 6 standard home health service categories.

Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal provides skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, home health aide services. Skilled nursing and physical therapy are the core services most patients receive, often following a hospital stay, surgery, or acute illness episode.

4 physicians are affiliated with this agency.

When selecting a home health agency in Denison, IA, consider quality ratings, the services offered, patient outcome measures, and whether the agency is covered by your insurance. Home health care allows patients to recover in the comfort of their own home while receiving professional medical care.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipGovernment
Certified Since1974
Services Offered5 of 6
Medicare Spending1.31x avg
Affiliated Doctors4

Patient Outcomes

CMS quality measures for patient improvement and safety

Timely Initiation of Care

Patients who received their first visit within the recommended timeframe

94.7%

Improved Walking

Patients whose ability to walk improved during the home health episode

83.9%

Improved Bed Transferring

Patients whose ability to get in and out of bed improved

75.3%

Improved Bathing

Patients whose ability to bathe improved during care

90.5%

Skin Integrity

Patients assessed for pressure ulcer risk with prevention plan

0.0%

Timely Drug Education

Patients who received timely medication teaching and reconciliation

89.5%

Functional Assessment

Patients with a comprehensive functional status assessment

70.4%

Flu Vaccination

Patients assessed for seasonal flu vaccination status

57.1%

Falls with Injury

Lower is better

Patients who experienced a fall resulting in major injury

0.0%

Discharge & Readmission

Performance compared to national rates

Discharged to Community

Rate of patients successfully discharged to the community after home health care

Same as National

Risk-standardized rate: 88.4%

Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal performs at about the national rate for discharged to community, consistent with most home health agencies.

Potentially Preventable Readmissions

Rate of unplanned hospital readmissions within 30 days

Same as National

Risk-standardized rate: 4.1%

Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal performs at about the national rate for potentially preventable readmissions, consistent with most home health agencies.

Medicare Spending

Spending per episode relative to national average

1.31x

Above National Average

1.00 = national average Medicare spending per episode

Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal's Medicare spending per episode is 31% above the national average (ratio: 1.31). Higher spending may reflect more complex patient populations or more intensive care. This is based on 47 Medicare episodes.

Services Offered

Medicare-certified home health service categories

Skilled Nursing Care

Available

Registered nurses provide wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and patient education in the home.

Physical Therapy

Available

Licensed physical therapists help patients regain strength, mobility, and balance after illness or surgery.

Occupational Therapy

Available

Therapists help patients relearn daily activities like dressing, bathing, and cooking to regain independence.

Speech-Language Pathology

Available

Speech therapists address swallowing disorders, communication difficulties, and cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation.

Medical Social Services

Not Available

Social workers help patients access community resources, coordinate care, and address emotional and financial concerns.

Home Health Aide Services

Available

Certified aides assist with personal care including bathing, dressing, and light household tasks under nurse supervision.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal

What is the quality rating for Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal?

Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal does not currently have a CMS quality star rating available.

What services does Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal offer?

Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal offers 5 home health services: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.

Does Medicare cover Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal?

Yes, Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal is a Medicare-certified home health agency. Medicare typically covers home health services when ordered by a physician and the patient is homebound and requires skilled care.

How does Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal's Medicare spending compare?

Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal's Medicare spending per episode ratio is 1.31 (1.00 = national average). This is above the national average.

How many doctors are affiliated with Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal?

4 physicians are affiliated with Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal.

Data source: CMS Home Health Compare ·