Journeycare Home Health - Chicago
Chicago, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147569)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 181 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (773) 871-8700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Journeycare Home Health - Chicago holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars, but its patient survey rating is 2 stars. This means its clinical quality measures score well above average, while patient experience survey results are lower.
Journeycare Home Health - Chicago offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. The agency serves 181 ZIP codes from its office in Chicago, Illinois.
Yes, Journeycare Home Health - Chicago is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147569, certified since 06/21/1994, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Journeycare Home Health - Chicago is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Chicago, Illinois, certified since 06/21/1994 (CCN 147569). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Journeycare Home Health - Chicago holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting patient experience responses collected as part of the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.
CMS data also reports process and outcome measures for this agency: 97.95% of episodes showed timely initiation of care, and 93.09% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during the episode of care, according to the same CMS dataset.
Journeycare Home Health - Chicago reports serving 181 ZIP codes from its Chicago, Illinois office, indicating a broad regional service area within the Chicago metropolitan region and surrounding communities.
All star ratings, survey results, and outcome percentages cited here are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent publicly available data vintage at the time of compilation. Prospective patients and families should verify current ratings and service availability directly with the agency or via the official Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Journeycare Home Health - Chicago is Medicare-certified (CCN 147569, certified since 06/21/1994), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, 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's patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, based on CMS Home Health CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on the official Medicare Care Compare page for this agency at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147569?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 181 ZIP codes from its office in Chicago, Illinois.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 181 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans; contact the agency directly at (773) 871-8700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, as provided by this Medicare-certified agency, includes skilled services like nursing and therapy ordered by a physician, which differs from non-medical home care such as companionship or basic household help; this distinction is not further detailed in the available data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since 06/21/1994.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Journeycare Home Health - Chicago is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Specific cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (773) 871-8700 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Journeycare Home Health - Chicago at (773) 871-8700 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/21/1994. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.