Webster County Health Department in Fort Dodge, IA
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Home Health Services
Webster County Health Department is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Fort Dodge, Iowa, certified by CMS since 1979. CMS lists 5 of the 6 core home health services for this agency: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home health aide services. CMS has not published a Quality of Patient Care star rating for this agency.
- Skilled nursingRegistered nurses and licensed practical nurses provide wound care, injections, IV therapy, medication management and health monitoring at home.
- Physical therapyHelps patients regain strength, balance and mobility after surgery, injury, a stroke or a hospital stay.
- Occupational therapyRebuilds the skills needed for daily activities such as bathing, dressing, cooking and moving safely around the home.
- Speech-language pathologyTreats speech, language, cognition and swallowing problems, often after a stroke or with a neurological condition.
- Medical social services · not listed by CMSSocial workers help with counseling, community resources, long-term planning and the emotional side of illness.
- Home health aideAides assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting under a nurse or therapist’s supervision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Home Health Care Compare provider data. Listed services are those the agency is certified to provide; availability can change, so confirm with the agency before arranging care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Webster County Health Department Medicare-certified?
Yes. Webster County Health Department is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Fort Dodge, Iowa, certified since June 29, 1979. Certification means the agency meets the federal Conditions of Participation, and eligible skilled home care can be covered by Medicare.
What home health services does Webster County Health Department offer?
According to CMS, Webster County Health Department offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home health aide services. Home health services are provided in the patient's home under a plan of care approved by a physician or other allowed practitioner.
Why doesn't Webster County Health Department have a CMS star rating?
CMS publishes a Quality of Patient Care star rating only for agencies that have reported enough Medicare patient episodes for the measures it uses. Webster County Health Department did not have a published rating in the latest CMS release. That is not a negative rating; ask the agency about its quality results directly.
Who owns Webster County Health Department?
CMS lists Webster County Health Department as government operated ownership. Government-operated providers are run by a state, county, city or public health district.
