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Burlington, IA

Des Moines County Health Department — Burlington, IA

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58 years in operation (est. 1968) Request callback 522 North Third Street , 52601

About Des Moines County Health Department

Des Moines County Health Department is a government-operated home health agency in Burlington, Iowa. Established in 1968, it has served the community for over 55 years and is Medicare certified. The agency offers skilled nursing and home health aide services.

Services offered

Skilled Nursing

Home Health Aide

Frequently asked questions

How does Des Moines County Health Department handle care coordination?

Des Moines County Health Department coordinates care around their Skilled Nursing and Home Health Aide services. They work with your parent's doctor to plan appropriate care. If your parent needs services they don't provide—such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, or medical social services—the agency can help you find referrals to other providers.

What should I expect during the first visit from Des Moines County Health Department?

The initial visit includes an assessment by a skilled nurse or home health aide. They will review your parent's medical history, current medications, and living situation to determine what ongoing care is needed. Contact them at (319) 753-8290 before the visit to ask what information or documents to have ready.

Does Des Moines County Health Department accept Medicare?

Yes, Des Moines County Health Department is Medicare-certified.

What services does Des Moines County Health Department provide?

They offer Skilled Nursing and Home Health Aide services. They do not offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, or medical social services.

Local context

Burlington has 3 home health agencies. The average star rating across agencies in the city is 2.25 stars.

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This site provides Medicare-certified home health agency data sourced from CMS.gov. It is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for medical decisions.