Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois
Mount Vernon, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147088)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 899-1621 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
SSM Health At Home Health-Illinois holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, at the Illinois state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
SSM Health At Home Health-Illinois offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 78 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Illinois office.
Yes, SSM Health At Home Health-Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 147088, certified since 1968), 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
SSM Health At Home Health-Illinois is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Mount Vernon, Illinois, operating under proprietary (for-profit) ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 1968, and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is at the Illinois state average of 3. Its patient survey star rating is 4, based on responses collected through CMS's Home Health Care CAHPS survey. Among CMS-reported performance measures, 95.95% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 78.48% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the episode of care.
The agency reports serving a broad geographic area, covering 78 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Illinois office location.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current vintage, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically by CMS. Families considering this agency should review the full CMS profile and contact the agency directly for details not captured in these public quality metrics, such as staffing, scheduling, and availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, SSM Health At Home Health-Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 147088), certified since November 4, 1968, 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, Occupational Therapy, 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 3, which is at the Illinois state average of 3.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full profile on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL, or call the agency directly at (618) 899-1621 for further details.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 78 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Illinois office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 78 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing availability, scheduling, and specific care plans; contact the agency at (618) 899-1621 and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 1968.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is for-profit owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (618) 899-1621 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can call the agency at (618) 899-1621 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
According to CMS data, 95.95% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients showed improvement in walking ability?
CMS data shows that 78.48% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/04/1968. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.