Webster County Health Department
Quality Measures
(Reported 01-01-2022)
Patient Surveys
(Reported 01-01-2022)
| Date | Percent of patients who reported that their home health team gave care in a professional way | Number of completed Surveys | Response rate |
| 1/2023 | 82 | 14 | 31 % |
| Date | Percent of patients who reported that their home health team discussed medicines, pain, and home safety with them | Number of completed Surveys | Response rate |
| 1/2023 | 94 | 14 | 31 % |
| Date | Percent of patients who gave their home health agency a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) | Number of completed Surveys | Response rate |
| 1/2023 | 84 | 14 | 31 % |
| Date | Percent of patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the home health agency to friends and family | Number of completed Surveys | Response rate |
| 1/2023 | 70 | 14 | 31 % |
Webster County Health Department Location
About Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, a city located in the state of Iowa (IA), is home to a population of approximately 24,850 people. Fort Dodge boasts a median age of 37.2, with around 24.8% of its residents aged 60 or above. 7.6% of the population identifies as US Veterans. 15.6% of Fort Dodge residents are disabled. The city has an average household income of $59,452, while the unemployment rate stands at 3.2%, and around 15.1% of the population is considered to be living below the poverty level. In terms of housing, the average home value in Fort Dodge is $123,303, with a monthly rent averaging $749.
About Home Care
Home care includes a broad spectrum of services and supports, all with one primary objective: to facilitate ways for you to maintain your independence, ensure your safety, and enable you to stay in the comfort of your own home for a longer period. It's about providing you with the assistance you need, when you need it, without compromising on your autonomy or personal space.
Home care for seniors is any service or support that provides independence and safety with the intention of improving one’s quality of life while aging in place. Home care and home health care can be provided by family members, professional caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Home care may include personal care assistance, companionship, and even skilled nursing, often through agencies or privately contracted and licensed caregivers.When Should You Choose Home Care?
Everyone is different and everyone lives under different circumstances. However, here are a few factors for seniors and their families to look out for: Everyday tasks have become more difficult (cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.), forgetfulness, loneliness, good hygiene is becoming harder to maintain, frequent falls, decline in mobility, weakened motor skills.
