Unitypoint at Home
290 Blairs Ferry Road Ne, Suite 300
Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 3.0 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 1966
Home Health Compare
Unitypoint at Home is a home health agency serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa offering Home Health.
About Unitypoint at Home
Unitypoint at Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Cedar Rapids, IA and has been Medicare certified since 1966. Services offered in the home include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services and home health aide visits. The agency is a nonprofit organization.
Medicare rates the quality of patient care at Unitypoint at Home 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on how quickly care starts, how often patients improve at walking, bathing and managing medications, and how often they are readmitted to the hospital.
Home health is short-term, doctor-ordered clinical care at home, typically after a hospital stay or during recovery, and Medicare covers it in full when the patient qualifies. Families who need ongoing help with daily living, such as bathing, meals and companionship, should also compare non-medical home care agencies nearby.
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Medicare Quality of Care
Unitypoint at Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1966). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.
Quality of patient care
3.0 / 5
Medicare star rating
Services offered
- Skilled nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medical social services
- Home health aide
What patients say
4.0 / 5 patient survey rating
- Would definitely recommend the agency74%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1087%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way89%US 89%
- The team communicated well86%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety87%US 82%
273 completed patient surveys, 29% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community90%US 80%Better than
- Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)4%US 4%Same as
- Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)8%US 11%Better than
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral87%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around88%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed91%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing90%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved88%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly87%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)1%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations86%US 61%
Service area
Unitypoint at Home reports serving 64 ZIP codes, including Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Alburnett, Amana, Anamosa, Atkins, Belle Plaine, Center Junction, Center Point, Central City and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 167005. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Unitypoint at Home offer?
Unitypoint at Home offers Home Health.
How much does Unitypoint at Home cost?
Unitypoint at Home has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Cedar Rapids that publish rates start around $3,900 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
Where is Unitypoint at Home located?
Unitypoint at Home is located at 290 Blairs Ferry Road Ne, Suite 300 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Does Medicare cover care from Unitypoint at Home?
Yes. Unitypoint at Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use Unitypoint at Home?
For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.
How can families visit Unitypoint at Home?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Unitypoint at Home and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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