Southwestern Il Visiting Nurse Assoc
Swansea, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147018)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 236-5800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southwestern Il Visiting Nurse Assoc holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Illinois state average of 3 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patient-reported experience is rated highly even though the overall CMS quality star rating is below the state average.
Southwestern Il Visiting Nurse Assoc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 40 ZIP codes from its Swansea, IL office.
Yes, Southwestern Il Visiting Nurse Assoc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147018, certified since July 1, 1966, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Southwestern Il Visiting Nurse Assoc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Swansea, Illinois, serving 40 ZIP codes from its Swansea office. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. However, its patient survey star rating is 5, the highest possible rating, reflecting positive patient-reported experiences captured in the CMS patient survey.
CMS data also show that the agency provided timely initiation of care in 99.19% of cases, indicating that care began promptly after referral in the vast majority of episodes. Additionally, 79.54% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, according to CMS outcome measures.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families and referring providers can review the agency's full profile, including current star ratings and outcome measures, directly on the Medicare Care Compare website, as ratings and measures may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Southwestern Il Visiting Nurse Assoc is Medicare-certified (CCN 147018, certified since 07/01/1966), so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered 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 has a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality ratings and staffing measures at the official Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147018?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Swansea, Illinois.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing availability, specific care plans, and any details not covered on Care Compare by calling the agency directly at (618) 236-5800.
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?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (618) 236-5800 for specific cost and payment information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Southwestern Il Visiting Nurse Assoc at (618) 236-5800 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
According to CMS data, 99.19% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around?
CMS outcome data show that 79.54% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their 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.