Jersey County Health Dept
Jerseyville, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147063)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 498-9565 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jersey County Health Dept holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Illinois state average of 3 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patients report a positive experience even though its overall CMS quality score is below the state average.
Jersey County Health Dept offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 13 ZIP codes from its Jerseyville, Illinois office.
Yes, Jersey County Health Dept is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147063, certified since July 1, 1966, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Jersey County Health Dept is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Jerseyville, Illinois, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency is government-owned and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves a coverage area spanning 13 ZIP codes from its Jerseyville office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Jersey County Health Dept holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting positive patient-reported experiences captured in the CMS patient survey component of Care Compare.
CMS data also shows that 92.35% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral, based on the timing measures reported to CMS. Additionally, 80.01% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, per the outcome measures published on Care Compare.
These figures represent CMS Care Compare's most recent published data vintage available at the time of this profile. Families researching this agency are encouraged to view the full, current details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the latest star ratings, outcome measures, and service area information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Jersey County Health Dept is Medicare-certified (CCN 147063) and has been since July 1, 1966, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Jersey County Health Dept has a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 5 out of 5 on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Jersey County Health Dept's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147063?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 13 ZIP codes from its Jerseyville, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, service availability, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (618) 498-9565 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Jersey County Health Dept has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (618) 498-9565 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Jersey County Health Dept by phone at (618) 498-9565.
What percentage of patients received timely care and showed improvement in walking?
CMS data shows 92.35% of patients received timely initiation of care and 80.01% showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.