Prairie Healthcare Services Llc
Hammond, IN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 157710)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (219) 240-1246 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Prairie Healthcare Services holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Indiana state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available CMS data, so that measure is not yet confirmed here.
Prairie Healthcare Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. The agency serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Hammond, Indiana.
Yes, Prairie Healthcare Services LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 157710, certified since April 16, 2020, 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
Prairie Healthcare Services LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Hammond, Indiana, serving 27 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2020, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Prairie Healthcare Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Prairie Healthcare Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which falls below the Indiana state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not included in the available data, so it should be considered not yet rated in that category based on the information provided here.
CMS data also reports process and outcome measures for this agency: 90.98% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 33.99% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health episode. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published data vintage available for this agency.
Families considering this agency are encouraged to review the full quality and staffing details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the agency directly to confirm current service availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Prairie Healthcare Services LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 157710), certified since April 16, 2020, 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, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data; contact the agency at (219) 240-1246 and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (CCN 157710).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Prairie Healthcare Services serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Hammond, Indiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific ZIP codes covered, and recent quality measures; contact the agency at (219) 240-1246 for details not published by CMS.
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, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance and is not addressed in this CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2020.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Prairie Healthcare Services LLC is a proprietary, for-profit agency according to CMS ownership records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (219) 240-1246 for cost details and verify coverage rules on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Prairie Healthcare Services LLC at (219) 240-1246 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/16/2020. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.