Des Moines Senior AdvisorIowa Home Care, L L C is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 2500 University Avenue in West Des Moines, IA 50266. Medicare first certified it in 2004, 22 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, level with 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 Iowa Home Care, L L C's Medicare record?
| Agency | Iowa Home Care, L L C |
|---|---|
| Address | 2500 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266 |
| Phone | (515) 222-9995 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 167288 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/26/2004 |
How does Iowa Home Care, L L C score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Iowa Home Care, L L C. It is better than the Iowa average on 3 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Iowa Home Care, L L C | Iowa average | U.S. average | vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 97.8% | 96.8% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 88.8% | 87.4% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 90.8% | 89% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 93.2% | 89.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 76.4% | 89% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 87.8% | 86.1% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99% | 96.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 77.2% | 67.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 46.6% | 82.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.8% | 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, got better at bathing and new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Iowa Home Care, L L C?
74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Iowa Home Care, L L C, based on 147 completed surveys. The Iowa average is 82%.
| Survey question | Iowa Home Care, L L C | Iowa average | U.S. average | vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 83% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 85% | 88% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 86% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 74% | 82% | 79% | Worse |
Do Iowa Home Care, L L C's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Iowa Home Care, L L C 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 | 91% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.1% |
Which home health services does Iowa Home Care, L L C provide, and which does it not?
Iowa Home Care, L L C reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Iowa Home Care, L L C? |
|---|---|
| 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 Iowa Home Care, L L C serve?
Iowa Home Care, L L C tells Medicare it serves 45 ZIP codes in Des Moines and Polk, Dallas, Warren, Jasper, Madison and Guthrie counties, out of 90 in total.
- 50003
- 50009
- 50021
- 50023
- 50035
- 50047
- 50054
- 50063
- 50069
- 50111
- 50125
- 50131
- 50135
- 50139
- 50161
- 50168
- 50169
- 50170
- 50208
- 50211
- 50220
- 50226
- 50228
- 50237
- 50240
- 50244
- 50263
- 50265
- 50266
- 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 Iowa Home Care, L L C before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
46.6% 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 about breathing and oxygen management
76.4% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Iowa average 89%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
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.
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 West Des Moines, IA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near West Des Moines.
- Aveanna Healthcare — 5 of 5 stars
- Suncrest Home Health — 2 of 5 stars
- Faith Home Health Care — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Iowa Home Care, L L C Medicare-certified?
Yes. Iowa Home Care, L L C is certified by Medicare under provider number 167288 and has been since 2004. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Iowa Home Care, L L C's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Iowa average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Iowa Home Care, L L C 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.
