Des Moines Senior AdvisorEverystep is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 3000 Easton Blvd in Des Moines, IA 50317. Medicare first certified it in 2010, 16 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3. Its strongest result against the Iowa average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Everystep's Medicare record?
| Agency | Everystep |
|---|---|
| Address | 3000 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317 |
| Phone | (515) 558-9591 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 167415 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/01/2010 |
How does Everystep score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Everystep. It is better than the Iowa average on 2 and worse on 4.
| Measure | Everystep | Iowa average | U.S. average | vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.7% | 96.8% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 78.5% | 87.4% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 84.6% | 89% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 84% | 89.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 88.8% | 89% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 86.4% | 86.1% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.7% | 96.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 82% | 67.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 55.6% | 82.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Better |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at walking or moving around and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Everystep?
87% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Everystep, based on 47 completed surveys. The Iowa average is 82%.
| Survey question | Everystep | Iowa average | U.S. average | vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 93% | 90% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 89% | 88% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 85% | 86% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 92% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 87% | 82% | 79% | Better |
Do Everystep's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Everystep better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 87.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.6% |
Which home health services does Everystep provide, and which does it not?
Everystep reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Everystep? |
|---|---|
| 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 Everystep serve?
Everystep tells Medicare it serves 47 ZIP codes in Des Moines and Polk, Dallas, Warren, Jasper, Madison and Guthrie counties, out of 82 in total.
- 50003
- 50009
- 50021
- 50023
- 50039
- 50047
- 50054
- 50061
- 50069
- 50070
- 50072
- 50073
- 50109
- 50111
- 50125
- 50131
- 50139
- 50146
- 50160
- 50170
- 50208
- 50210
- 50211
- 50220
- 50229
- 50233
- 50237
- 50240
- 50261
- 50263
- 50265
- 50266
- 50309
- 50310
- 50311
- 50312
- 50313
- 50314
- 50315
- 50316
- 50317
- 50320
- 50321
- 50322
- 50323
- 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 Everystep before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
55.6% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Iowa average 82.1%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
78.5% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 87.4% across Iowa. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
84% of patients improved at bathing (Iowa average 89.8%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
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.
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
- Angels Care Home Health of Iowa — 3.5 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 Everystep Medicare-certified?
Yes. Everystep is certified by Medicare under provider number 167415 and has been since 2010. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Everystep's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Iowa average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Everystep 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.
