Best Home Care in Ottumwa, Iowa
7 agencies found
MyLivingChoice lists 7 home care agencies in Ottumwa. Families rate them 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 30 public reviews.
- 7agencies
- 4.4average rating, 3 rated
- 30family reviews read
Good Samaritan Society - Hospice (Ottumwa)
Ottumwa, Iowa
5(7)
Home health
American HomePatient
Ottumwa, Iowa
4.4(14)
Home care · no referral needed
American Gothic Home Care
Ottumwa, Iowa
Home care · no referral needed
Cornerstone Caregiving
Ottumwa, Iowa
Home care · no referral needed
Option Care
Ottumwa, Iowa
Home care · no referral needed
Iowa Home Care
Ottumwa, Iowa
3.9(7)
Medicare home health · 3.5★Home care · no referral needed
Home Care Plus LLC
Ottumwa, Iowa
1(2)
Home care · no referral needed
Best-rated home care in Ottumwa
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Good Samaritan Society - Hospice (Ottumwa)
5 (7 reviews)· Home Health
Families describe this hospice program as compassionate, clean, and staffed by friendly, dedicated caregivers. Reviews are uniformly positive, though the number of reviews is small, and no pricing details are published.
- 2
4.4 (14 reviews)· At-Home Care
American HomePatient is a home health and hospice provider in Ottumwa, Iowa, with a 4.4-star rating from 14 Google reviews. Reviewers consistently praise the caring, professional staff and reliable equipment delivery,…
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3.9 (7 reviews)· At-Home Care, Home Health
Reviewers give Iowa Home Care mixed marks, with some praising attentive nursing staff and flexible scheduling, while others report staffing shortages and concerns about patient privacy. Overall sentiment is generally…
What families say about home care in Ottumwa
Counted across the review summaries of 7 Ottumwa communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 57%
- Activities and social life 14%
- Cleanliness 14%
- Building and grounds 14%
- Memory care 14%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 43%
- Cost and billing 43%
- Staff attitude 29%
- Staffing levels and turnover 29%
“They are friendly and professional and give a sense that they truly care about your health and wellbeing. I’m so happy that I switched to them as my provider!”
Home Care in Ottumwa: the figures
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (3), emergency call system (2), wheelchair accessible (2), medication management (2).
Home Care near Ottumwa
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa21.8 mi | 10 | 4.5 / 5 | 21.8 mi |
| Fairfield23.5 mi | 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 23.5 mi |
| Centerville30.9 mi | 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 30.9 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 7 agencies listed in Ottumwa, 30 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Ottumwa ask about.
- Home Care in Iowa: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- How to Pay for Home Care: Medicare, Medicaid, VA Benefits, Insurance, and What Actually Works
- 20 Questions to Ask a Home Care Agency Before You Sign
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Home Care in Ottumwa: Common Questions
How many home care agencies are in Ottumwa, Iowa?
MyLivingChoice lists 7 home care agencies in Ottumwa, Iowa, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which home care agencies in Ottumwa are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Good Samaritan Society - Hospice (Ottumwa) (5★, 7 ratings), American HomePatient (4.4★, 14 ratings), Iowa Home Care (3.9★, 7 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Ottumwa?
Beyond home care, Ottumwa has assisted living (6 communities), at-home care (6 communities), independent living (5 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (4 communities), home health (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate home care in Ottumwa?
Families rate Ottumwa home care agencies 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 30 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Ottumwa home care agencies?
Across the review summaries of 7 Ottumwa agencies, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 57%), activities and social life (mentioned for 14%), cleanliness (mentioned for 14%). The most common concerns are communication with families (43%), cost and billing (43%), staff attitude (29%).