2026: Celebrating a year of national recognition and local impact
July 20, 2026
Categories: Hospice, Home Health
Overview: MercyOne home health and hospice agencies in Iowa are being recognized for delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. These national honors reflect the trust our communities place in our teams every day.
Who we are
MercyOne home health and hospice provides home health and hospice services across Iowa, helping people receive care where they feel most comfortable. Our teams support families with skilled, compassionate care in the home. Click here to view all our agencies
National recognition for quality and excellence
Newsweek America’s Best Home Health Agencies 2026
MercyOne Des Moines Home Care has been named to Newsweek’s inaugural list of America’s Best Home Health Agencies. The agency received the number one ranking in Iowa.
Selected from more than 10,000 agencies nationwide, MercyOne Des Moines Home Care ranked among the top providers in the country. This recognition reflects strong performance in clinical quality, patient experience, safety and professional reputation. Read more about this honor.
U.S. News & World Report Best Home Health Agencies 2026
Three MercyOne home health agencies earned the highest designation of “High Performing,” awarded to only 17% of agencies evaluated nationwide:
- MercyOne Des Moines Home Care (IA)
- MercyOne Siouxland Home Care (IA)
- MercyOne Waterloo Home Care (IA)
This recognition highlights top performance in patient outcomes, quality measures and patient experience, based on national Medicare data. Read more about this honor.
A shared commitment to care across Iowa
Across Iowa, our care teams make a difference each day. These recognitions reflect our compassion, clinical excellence and deep commitment to the communities we serve.