Des Moines Senior AdvisorOptimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 600 East Court Avenue, Suite 201 in Des Moines, IA 50309. Medicare first certified it in 2014, 12 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3. Its strongest result against the Iowa average is new or worsened pressure ulcers; its weakest is got better at taking medicines correctly.
What is Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa's Medicare record?
| Agency | Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 East Court Avenue, Suite 201, Des Moines, IA 50309 |
| Phone | (515) 277-0134 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 167326 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/18/2014 |
How does Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa. It is better than the Iowa average on 1 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa | Iowa average | U.S. average | vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.5% | 96.8% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 84.8% | 87.4% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 65.5% | 89% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 84.6% | 89.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 64.7% | 89% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 56.5% | 86.1% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 88.9% | 96.9% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 53.2% | 67.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 60.2% | 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: new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Where it trails: got better at taking medicines correctly, breathing improved and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa?
70% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa, based on 50 completed surveys. The Iowa average is 82%.
| Survey question | Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa | Iowa average | U.S. average | vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 79% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 73% | 88% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 86% | 86% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 73% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 70% | 82% | 79% | Worse |
Do Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare could not calculate hospital-use measures for Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa: the number of patient episodes was too small to report.
Which home health services does Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa provide, and which does it not?
Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Optimae Home Health Services, Central 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 Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa serve?
Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa tells Medicare it serves 47 ZIP codes in Des Moines and Polk, Dallas, Warren, Jasper, Madison and Guthrie counties, out of 64 in total.
- 50003
- 50009
- 50021
- 50023
- 50028
- 50033
- 50035
- 50054
- 50069
- 50072
- 50111
- 50125
- 50127
- 50131
- 50135
- 50153
- 50166
- 50169
- 50170
- 50208
- 50211
- 50216
- 50220
- 50233
- 50237
- 50240
- 50251
- 50257
- 50263
- 50265
- 50266
- 50273
- 50309
- 50310
- 50311
- 50312
- 50313
- 50314
- 50315
- 50316
- 50317
- 50320
- 50321
- 50322
- 50323
- 50324
- 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 Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa before starting care?
Ask who sorts out the medication list
56.5% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Iowa average 86.1%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
64.7% 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 about transfer training
65.5% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Iowa average 89%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
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.
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
- Everystep — 2.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa Medicare-certified?
Yes. Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa is certified by Medicare under provider number 167326 and has been since 2014. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Iowa average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Optimae Home Health Services, Central 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.
