University of Iowa Health Care recognized among the nation’s Best Home Health agencies
U.S. News & World Report honors UI Health Care’s downtown campus for exceptional home-based patient care
University of Iowa Health Care’s home health services at its downtown campus have been recognized among the nation’s highest-performing home health agencies in the inaugural "Best Home Health" ratings, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The Home Health program at UI Health Care's downtown campus has earned a 2026 “High Performing” designation, the highest rating awarded in this new national evaluation. This is the first year U.S. News has rated home health agencies, marking the expansion of its long-standing health care rankings into home-based patient care.
UI Health Care Home Health provides in-home care for patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or managing chronic conditions. A multidisciplinary team works closely with patients and their providers to deliver personalized care across seven counties in eastern Iowa.
Nearly 8,000 agencies across the United States and its territories were evaluated, and only 1,300 earned the High Performing distinction.
“This recognition reflects the exceptional dedication of our home health team, who bring compassionate, high-quality care directly into patients’ homes,” said Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH, UI vice president for medical affairs. “Our team plays a vital role in supporting patients as they recover, manage chronic conditions, and maintain independence. This acknowledgement affirms the outstanding work they do every day.”
The "Best Home Health" recognition underscores our organization’s ongoing commitment to expanding high-quality care beyond the walls of our medical centers and meeting Iowans where they are.
To learn more, visit the Best Home Health rankings.