Care In The Home Health Servic
Wilmette, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147719)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 256-1705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care In The Home Health Servic holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Care In The Home Health Servic offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 54 ZIP codes from its Wilmette, IL office.
Yes, Care In The Home Health Servic is Medicare-certified (CCN 147719, certified since 2002), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reflected on CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Care In The Home Health Servic is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Wilmette, Illinois, certified since January 24, 2002. The agency is operated as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves a broad area, covering 54 ZIP codes from its Wilmette office.
Per CMS Care Compare, the agency holds a 3.5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports process and outcome measures: the agency provided timely initiation of care in 100.00% of cases, and 98.04% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare dataset and represent the most recent published vintage available at time of writing.
Families researching this agency should consult the official Medicare Care Compare website for the most current star ratings, measure details, and any updates to service area or offerings, as CMS refreshes this data periodically. No cost information is published by CMS and none is presented here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, this agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 147719, certified since January 24, 2002), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services are all listed for this agency.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 3.5-star overall quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars, according to CMS Care Compare.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5 per CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed ratings and measures on the official Medicare Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147719?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 54 ZIP codes from its Wilmette, IL office, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about caregiver qualifications, scheduling, and specific care plans; contact the agency directly at (847) 256-1705 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 services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care (like companionship) typically is not covered by Medicare; the data provided does not detail non-medical offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
This agency has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 2002.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
This agency is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (847) 256-1705 and consult Medicare Care Compare for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can call the agency at (847) 256-1705 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/24/2002. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.