Guardian Home Health Care, Llc
Northfield, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147785)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 441-5020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Guardian Home Health Care holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Guardian Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 78 ZIP codes from its Northfield, Illinois office.
Yes, Guardian Home Health Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 147785, certified since 2004), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported on CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Guardian Home Health Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Northfield, Illinois, certified since October 21, 2004. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and 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, Guardian Home Health Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. The agency also received a patient survey star rating of 4, reflecting patient feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
Among the CMS-reported quality measures, the agency reports that 100.00% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 84.61% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect a specific reporting period; individuals should consult the Care Compare website for the most current data vintage and measure definitions.
Guardian Home Health Care serves a broad geographic area, reporting service to 78 ZIP codes from its Northfield, Illinois office. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to review the agency's full profile on Medicare Care Compare and contact the agency directly to confirm current service availability and details not captured in CMS public reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Guardian Home Health Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 147785, certified since October 21, 2004), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
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 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare, reflecting patient responses to the standardized CMS survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147785?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Guardian Home Health Care reports serving 78 ZIP codes from its Northfield, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 78 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific service scheduling, and any details not listed on CMS Care Compare by calling the agency directly at (847) 441-5020.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; please contact the agency at (847) 441-5020 or consult Medicare Care Compare for more information.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Guardian Home Health Care, LLC has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2004.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; please contact the agency at (847) 441-5020 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Guardian Home Health Care, LLC at (847) 441-5020 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/21/2004. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.