Better Choice Home Health, Inc
Lincolnwood, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148313)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 141 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 677-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Better Choice Home Health holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star data is not reported in the available CMS data, so that rating cannot be confirmed here.
Better Choice Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 141 ZIP codes from its Lincolnwood, Illinois office.
Yes, Better Choice Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 148313, certified since July 2012), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Better Choice Home Health, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lincolnwood, Illinois, certified since July 1, 2012 (CCN 148313). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Better Choice Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
The agency's CMS quality star rating is 1.5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star data is not reported in the available CMS data, so the agency's patient survey rating is not shown here; if this figure is not present, the agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure.
Among CMS process and outcome measures, 92.94% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 53.12% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, per CMS data.
Better Choice Home Health reports serving 141 ZIP codes from its Lincolnwood, Illinois office, indicating a fairly broad regional service area.
All star ratings, percentages, and service details above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families should verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the agency, as CMS updates this information periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Better Choice Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 148313, certified since July 1, 2012), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
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 has a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star data is not included in the provided CMS data, so this agency's survey rating is not shown; contact the agency at (847) 677-7000 or check Medicare Care Compare for current figures.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review CMS Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/148313?state=IL for the latest quality and staffing data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 141 ZIP codes from its Lincolnwood, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 141 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Families may ask about staffing, care plans, and scheduling; the CMS data provided does not cover these specifics, so contact the agency directly at (847) 677-7000.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing, therapy, and aide services this agency provides, is medically ordered and Medicare-covered when criteria are met, whereas non-medical home care (companionship, housekeeping) is not addressed in this agency's CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Better Choice Home Health, Inc has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2012.
Who owns this agency \u2014 for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is listed as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit business.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (847) 677-7000 for cost details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Better Choice Home Health, Inc at (847) 677-7000.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/2012. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.