Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care
Charleston, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147594)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (217) 234-4418 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, at the Illinois state average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests average clinical quality scores alongside strong patient-reported experience, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 79 ZIP codes from its Charleston, Illinois office.
Yes, Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147594, certified since October 27, 1994, 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
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Charleston, Illinois, certified since October 27, 1994. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care holds an overall quality star rating of 3 stars, which is at the Illinois state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
CMS data also reports that 99.26% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 81.87% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures come from CMS quality measure reporting and reflect outcomes tracked at the time of the agency's most recent Care Compare data vintage.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care serves a broad area, covering 79 ZIP codes from its Charleston, Illinois office. Families researching this agency should consult the CMS Care Compare website directly to view the most current star ratings, patient survey results, and quality measures, as this data is updated periodically and may change over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 147594, certified since October 27, 1994), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
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 has 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?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and quality measures at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147594?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 79 ZIP codes from its Charleston, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific services available for your condition, and how care plans are coordinated with your physician; contact the agency at (217) 234-4418 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), involves skilled medical care ordered by a doctor, unlike non-medical home care; the CMS data provided does not detail non-medical services here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 27, 1994.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care is organized as a non-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (217) 234-4418 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care at (217) 234-4418 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/27/1994. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.