Pike County Health Department
Pittsfield, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147065)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (217) 285-4407 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pike County Health Department holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided, so that measure should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Pike County Health Department offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Pittsfield, Illinois.
Yes, Pike County Health Department is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147065, certified since 1966, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Pike County Health Department is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Pittsfield, Illinois, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency is government-owned and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services to patients across a service area covering 19 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Pike County Health Department holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Illinois state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not included in the data provided, so it should be considered not yet rated in that category, or verified directly through Medicare Care Compare.
CMS quality measures indicate that 90.24% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral. Additionally, 85.75% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of their home health episode, based on CMS outcome measures.
These figures reflect data published on Medicare's Care Compare platform and represent a specific data vintage; families are encouraged to check the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures. As a government-owned agency, Pike County Health Department is operated under public administration rather than a for-profit or non-profit corporate structure. Prospective patients and caregivers should contact the agency directly or consult Care Compare for additional details not captured in this profile, such as staffing levels or specific service availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Pike County Health Department is Medicare-certified (CCN 147065), certified since July 1, 1966, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, 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 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not provided for this agency; contact the agency at (217) 285-4407 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL for CCN 147065.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Pike County Health Department serves 19 ZIP codes from its Pittsfield, Illinois office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staffing availability, scheduling, and current outcome measures by calling (217) 285-4407 or reviewing Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing, physical therapy, and aide services this agency provides, is medically ordered skilled care, while non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance; this data does not detail non-medical offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Pike County Health Department is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (217) 285-4407 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Pike County Health Department at (217) 285-4407 to begin the process of starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.