North Shore At Home
Gurnee, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147211)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 155 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 360-7660 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Shore At Home holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, at the Illinois state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. This data comes from CMS Care Compare.
North Shore At Home offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 155 ZIP codes from its Gurnee, IL office.
Yes, North Shore At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 147211, certified since 1982), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
North Shore At Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Gurnee, IL, certified since June 30, 1982. It is a proprietary (for-profit) agency offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a broad area, covering 155 ZIP codes from its Gurnee office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, North Shore At Home holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is at the Illinois state average of 3. Its patient survey star rating is 4, reflecting patient feedback collected through the CMS home health patient survey.
CMS data also reports specific quality measures for this agency: 63.22% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 87.18% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care. These figures are drawn from the CMS Care Compare dataset and represent one point-in-time snapshot of performance; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
No cost information is published by CMS for home health agencies, and none is provided here. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to verify current ratings, measures, and service availability directly with the agency and through the official Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, North Shore At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 147211, certified since June 30, 1982), so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, 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?
It holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Illinois state average of 3.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on the Medicare Care Compare website at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
North Shore At Home serves 155 ZIP codes from its Gurnee, IL location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 155 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific service availability, and scheduling; contact the agency at (847) 360-7660 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 services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, unlike non-medical home care which focuses on personal assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
North Shore At Home has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 1982.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for home health agencies; contact the agency at (847) 360-7660 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach North Shore At Home at (847) 360-7660.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/30/1982. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.