Meritcare Home Health Inc
Niles, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148423)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (224) 534-7462 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Meritcare Home Health Inc does not yet have a CMS quality star rating or a patient survey star rating, as it was only recently certified. Because it is not yet rated, there isn't enough CMS data to compare it to the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
CMS data does not specify which services Meritcare Home Health Inc offers, so families should contact the agency directly to confirm details like nursing, therapy, or aide services. The agency serves 7 ZIP codes from its office in Niles, Illinois.
Yes, Meritcare Home Health Inc is Medicare-certified, with CMS Certification Number 148423, certified since December 26, 2024, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through official CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Meritcare Home Health Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Niles, Illinois, serving 7 ZIP codes from its local office. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since 12/26/2024.
Specific services offered by this agency (such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or home health aide services) are not listed in the available CMS data. Families should contact the agency directly or consult the Medicare Care Compare listing to confirm which services are provided.
Ownership type for this agency is not specified in the data provided.
Because the agency was only recently certified, CMS reports it as 'not rated' for its overall quality star rating, meaning there is not yet enough data to compare it against the Illinois state average star rating of 3. Similarly, no patient survey star rating is currently available for this agency in CMS data.
CMS measures such as the percentage of patients who received timely initiation of care and the percentage who showed improvement in walking or moving around are not included in the available data for this agency, likely due to its recent certification date.
Consumers interested in verifying the most current quality information, service offerings, or staffing details for Meritcare Home Health Inc should consult the official Medicare Care Compare website or contact the agency directly, as CMS ratings and measures are updated periodically and may become available as the agency accumulates more patient outcome data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Meritcare Home Health Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 148423), certified since 12/26/2024, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?
The specific services offered are not listed in the available CMS data; contact the agency at (224) 534-7462 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing to confirm.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Meritcare Home Health Inc is currently listed as 'not rated' by CMS, so no comparison to the Illinois state average of 3 stars can be made yet.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is currently available for this agency in CMS data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review CMS Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/148423?state=IL for the most current quality and staffing information.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Based on CMS data, the agency serves 7 ZIP codes from its office in Niles, Illinois.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific services offered, staff availability, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (224) 534-7462 for these details since they are not in the CMS dataset.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the Medicare-certified services this agency provides, involves skilled medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical support such as companionship; CMS data does not detail this agency's specific offerings, so contact them directly for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
According to CMS data, Meritcare Home Health Inc has been Medicare-certified since 12/26/2024.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ownership type is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the agency at (224) 534-7462 to confirm.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish specific cost figures for this agency; contact Meritcare Home Health Inc at (224) 534-7462 or consult Medicare.gov for coverage and cost information.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Meritcare Home Health Inc at (224) 534-7462 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/26/2024. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.