Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 50309 (Des Moines, IA)

The current CMS data maps 3 Medicare-certified providers to ZIP 50309 in Des Moines, IA, spanning 2 home health agencies, 1 inpatient rehabilitation facilities. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 2.8 out of 5.

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Medicare-certified providers in ZIP 50309

Home Health Agency · NON-PROFIT Mercyone Des Moines Home Care Des Moines, IA 50309 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Home Health Agency · PROPRIETARY Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa Des Moines, IA 50309 CMS rating 1.5 / 5 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility · Non-profit Younker Rehabilitation Des Moines, IA 50309 No CMS rating

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Care types in ZIP 50309

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Home Health Agencies2View ZIP directory
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities1View ZIP directory
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What to weigh in ZIP 50309

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 50309, Des Moines, IA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Data profile for ZIP 50309

Using CMS data, we can profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 50309: 2 (67%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 2 non-profit, 1 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at MERCYONE DES MOINES HOME CARE (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.5 to 4.0 out of 5.

Providers on record3
With a published overall rating2 of 3 (67%)
Average overall rating2.8 / 5
Highest-rated providerMERCYONE DES MOINES HOME CARE (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 non-profit, 1 for-profit
Certified beds (total)Not reported
Providers with a federal penalty0
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CMS measures by provider

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
MERCYONE DES MOINES HOME CAREHome Health Agency4.0non-profit—0
OPTIMAE HOME HEALTH SERVICES, CENTRAL IOWAHome Health Agency1.5for-profit—0
YOUNKER REHABILITATIONInpatient Rehabilitation FacilityNot ratednon-profit—0

Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating in ZIP 50309?
Among providers with a published overall rating in ZIP 50309, the average CMS overall star rating is 2.8 out of 5. Ratings summarize inspections, staffing, and quality measures and are informational only.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What types of care are available in ZIP 50309?
Providers in ZIP 50309 include home health agencies (2), inpatient rehabilitation facilities (1). Each listing links to CMS ratings, inspection findings, staffing, and contact details.
How many care providers are in ZIP 50309?
The current CMS data lists 3 Medicare-certified providers with a mailing address in ZIP 50309 (Des Moines, IA), across 2 care types.
How many providers in ZIP 50309 have a published rating?
2 of the 3 providers in ZIP 50309 (67%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.

Data sources

Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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