Alternacare Home Health Sc
Bloomingdale, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148209)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (630) 629-7700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alternacare Home Health Sc holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided, so families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for that figure.
Alternacare Home Health Sc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 59 ZIP codes from its office in Bloomingdale, Illinois.
Yes, Alternacare Home Health Sc is Medicare-certified (CCN 148209, certified since January 8, 2011), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Alternacare Home Health Sc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Bloomingdale, Illinois, certified since January 8, 2011 (CCN 148209). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Alternacare Home Health Sc holds a 5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not included in the data provided, so it should be confirmed directly on Care Compare. Among the CMS-reported outcome measures, 97.06% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 98.50% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care — both figures drawn from CMS's published quality measures.
The agency reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its Bloomingdale, Illinois office, indicating a broad regional service area within the surrounding communities. These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available for this listing. Families considering this agency are encouraged to verify current ratings, measures, and service area directly through Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this information periodically and figures may change between reporting cycles.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Alternacare Home Health Sc is Medicare-certified under CCN 148209, certified since January 8, 2011, so eligible services are covered by Medicare when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not provided; contact the agency at (630) 629-7700 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Alternacare Home Health Sc's official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/148209?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its Bloomingdale, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, care scheduling, and current quality measures; contact the agency at (630) 629-7700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered care, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical offerings for this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 8, 2011.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Alternacare Home Health Sc is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (630) 629-7700 to discuss payment and coverage, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Alternacare Home Health Sc at (630) 629-7700 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/08/2011. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.