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Home care agencies in Forest City, IA

1 Medicare-certified home health and state-licensed home care agency, with CMS quality ratings where published.

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in Forest City
Within 25 miles
4
of the center of Forest City
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Home Health Care Agencies. Distance is measured from the center of Forest City (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Home care agencies near Forest City

Counting neighboring towns, there are 4 home care agencies within 25 miles of the center of Forest City, 3 more than in Forest City itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Forest City

See all 4 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Home care in Forest City at a glance

Forest City has one home care agency in our directory, drawn from CMS Care Compare records.1

Licensing and oversight

How home care is regulated in Iowa

Home health agencies that bill Medicare are certified by CMS after a survey by the Iowa state survey agency; their quality measures are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
Call 1-877-686-0027 or file a complaint online.3

Paying for care

Ways to pay for home care in Iowa

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Iowa Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.5 Iowa Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare covers part-time or intermittent skilled home health care for people who are homebound, once a doctor or other provider confirms the need and orders the care. It does not pay for 24-hour care at home, or for personal care such as bathing and dressing when that is the only care needed.6
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.7 The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (515-252-4698).8
Medicare counseling
Iowa’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-351-4664.9

Local resources

Local help for families in Forest City

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Winnebago County10

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Winnebago County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program11

    (515) 393-1710

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Iowa Adult Protective Services

    800-362-2178

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

  • Health facility complaints

    Iowa state survey agency3

    1-877-686-0027

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)9

    1-800-351-4664

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs8

    515-252-4698

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Iowa Medicaid agency5

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline12

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Iowa.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about home care in Forest City

How many home care agencies are in Forest City, IA?

WeFoundCare lists 1 home care agency in Forest City, IA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Forest City there are 4.

Where can I see inspection results for home care agencies in Forest City?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Forest City?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Winnebago County, call (515) 393-1710. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Iowa Adult Protective Services at 800-362-2178.

Are there home care agencies near Forest City?

Nearby cities with listings include Garner (1, 11.3 mi), Mason City (1, 21.6 mi), Northwood (1, 24.6 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Forest City

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Home Health Care Agencies).1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Forest City (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Home Health Care Agencies. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/6jpm-sxkc Accessed .
  2. Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing. dia-hfd.iowa.gov/DIA_HFD Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. Medicare.gov: Home health services. medicare.gov/coverage/home-health-services Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.