Palos Community Hospital Home Health Care
Lemont, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147470)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 80 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (630) 257-1111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palos Community Hospital Home Health Care holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Palos Community Hospital Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 80 ZIP codes from its Lemont, IL office.
Yes, Palos Community Hospital Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 147470, certified since 1987), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Palos Community Hospital Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lemont, Illinois, certified since October 27, 1987. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Palos Community Hospital Home Health Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Patients rated the agency 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS patient survey. CMS data also show that 99.80% of episodes met the timely initiation of care measure, and 96.69% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
The agency reports serving a broad area, with coverage extending to 80 ZIP codes from its Lemont, IL office. These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data available for this agency; families are encouraged to verify current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this information is updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Palos Community Hospital Home Health Care is Medicare-certified under CCN 147470, so Medicare-covered home health services are eligible 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?
The agency holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patients gave the agency a 4-star rating in the CMS patient survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's official ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147470?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 80 ZIP codes from its Lemont, IL location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 80 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Contact the agency at (630) 257-1111 to ask about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 27, 1987.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (630) 257-1111 for specifics and check with Medicare regarding coverage.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Palos Community Hospital Home Health Care at (630) 257-1111 to begin the process of starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
CMS data show 99.80% of episodes met the timely care initiation measure.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data show 96.69% of patients improved in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/27/1987. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.