Des Moines Senior AdvisorAngels Care Home Health of Iowa is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 3125 Douglas Avenue Suite 205 in Des Moines, IA 50310. Medicare first certified it in 2018, 8 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3. It beats the Iowa average on 7 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Angels Care Home Health of Iowa's Medicare record?
| Agency | Angels Care Home Health of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Address | 3125 Douglas Avenue Suite 205, Des Moines, IA 50310 |
| Phone | (515) 252-2847 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 167436 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/18/2018 |
How does Angels Care Home Health of Iowa score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Angels Care Home Health of Iowa. It is better than the Iowa average on 7 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Angels Care Home Health of Iowa | Iowa average | U.S. average | vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.2% | 96.8% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 93.2% | 87.4% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 92.2% | 89% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 93.6% | 89.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 93.6% | 89% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 92.7% | 86.1% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.4% | 96.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 70.6% | 67.8% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 82.1% | 82.1% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Better |
Where it stands out: got better at taking medicines correctly, got better at walking or moving around and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Angels Care Home Health of Iowa?
73% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Angels Care Home Health of Iowa, based on 86 completed surveys. The Iowa average is 82%.
| Survey question | Angels Care Home Health of Iowa | Iowa average | U.S. average | vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 85% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 85% | 88% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 81% | 86% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 75% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 73% | 82% | 79% | Worse |
Do Angels Care Home Health of Iowa's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Angels Care Home Health of Iowa, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 76.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 13.7% |
Which home health services does Angels Care Home Health of Iowa provide, and which does it not?
Angels Care Home Health of Iowa reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Angels Care Home Health of Iowa? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Des Moines-area ZIP codes does Angels Care Home Health of Iowa serve?
Angels Care Home Health of Iowa tells Medicare it serves 48 ZIP codes in Des Moines and Polk, Dallas, Warren, Jasper, Madison and Guthrie counties, out of 69 in total.
- 50003
- 50009
- 50021
- 50023
- 50035
- 50047
- 50054
- 50061
- 50063
- 50070
- 50072
- 50109
- 50111
- 50125
- 50131
- 50160
- 50161
- 50166
- 50168
- 50169
- 50170
- 50208
- 50211
- 50220
- 50226
- 50228
- 50229
- 50244
- 50263
- 50265
- 50266
- 50273
- 50309
- 50310
- 50311
- 50312
- 50313
- 50314
- 50315
- 50316
- 50317
- 50320
- 50321
- 50322
- 50323
- 50324
- 50325
- 50327
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Angels Care Home Health of Iowa before starting care?
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Which other home health agencies serve Des Moines, IA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Des Moines.
- Mercyone Des Moines Home Care — 4 of 5 stars
- Everystep — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa — 2 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Angels Care Home Health of Iowa Medicare-certified?
Yes. Angels Care Home Health of Iowa is certified by Medicare under provider number 167436 and has been since 2018. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Angels Care Home Health of Iowa's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Iowa average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Angels Care Home Health of Iowa provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
