North Shore Healthcare, Inc
Park Ridge, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148326)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 213-0483 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Shore Healthcare, Inc holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars, and no patient survey star rating is available in the current data. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for any updated patient experience scores.
North Shore Healthcare, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 75 ZIP codes from its office in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Yes, North Shore Healthcare, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 148326, certified since August 2012), 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
North Shore Healthcare, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Park Ridge, Illinois, certified since August 2, 2012 (CCN 148326). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, North Shore Healthcare, Inc holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which falls below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data, so the agency's patient experience rating cannot be reported here — consult Care Compare directly for the latest figure if it is not yet published for this agency.
On process measures, CMS data indicate that timely initiation of care occurred in 38.02% of episodes, and 36.87% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures should be compared against state and national benchmarks on Care Compare for full context.
North Shore Healthcare, Inc serves a service area covering 75 ZIP codes from its Park Ridge, IL office. All ratings and statistics cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; prospective clients should check Care Compare for the most current data vintage, as figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, North Shore Healthcare, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 148326) and has been since August 2, 2012, 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, 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?
North Shore Healthcare, Inc has a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not available in the current data; contact the agency at (847) 213-0483 or check Medicare Care Compare directly for this information.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review North Shore Healthcare, Inc's full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (CCN 148326).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 75 ZIP codes from its Park Ridge, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staffing, scheduling, timely care rates, and outcome measures; contact the agency at (847) 213-0483 for details not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide), is medically ordered and Medicare-eligible, whereas non-medical home care involves non-skilled personal assistance not covered under this certification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
North Shore Healthcare, Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2012.
Who owns this agency?
North Shore Healthcare, Inc is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (847) 213-0483 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach North Shore Healthcare, Inc at (847) 213-0483 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/02/2012. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.