Cardinal Home Health Services Inc
Merrillville, IN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 157601)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (219) 750-9120 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cardinal Home Health Services Inc holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Indiana state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not currently listed for this agency in CMS data, so that measure is not yet available.
Cardinal Home Health Services Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Merrillville, Indiana.
Yes, Cardinal Home Health Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 157601, certified since November 21, 2008), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Cardinal Home Health Services Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Merrillville, Indiana, serving 27 ZIP codes from its home office. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 2008.
Cardinal Home Health Services offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cardinal Home Health Services holds an overall quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which is below the Indiana state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not currently listed in the available CMS data, so this agency's patient experience rating cannot be confirmed at this time. On CMS timely-care measures, 86.84% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner. On functional outcome measures, 63.19% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as published; families should verify current ratings and measures directly on the Care Compare website, as CMS updates these figures periodically. CMS does not publish agency pricing, so cost information is not included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Cardinal Home Health Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 157601) and has been since November 21, 2008, so Medicare-eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered.
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?
Cardinal Home Health Services Inc has a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Indiana state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not currently listed in the available CMS data for this agency; check Medicare Care Compare for the latest information.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Cardinal Home Health Services Inc's official CMS Care Compare profile at the provided care_compare_url for the most current quality and staffing data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Merrillville, Indiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staffing levels, scheduling availability, and how the agency addresses its current quality ratings; contact the agency at (219) 750-9120 for details not covered by CMS data.
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 medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance such as companionship or housekeeping, which is not covered by this agency's Medicare-certified services listed here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Cardinal Home Health Services Inc has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 2008.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Cardinal Home Health Services Inc is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish specific cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (219) 750-9120 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Cardinal Home Health Services Inc at (219) 750-9120 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/21/2008. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.