Star Home Health Services, Inc
Chicago, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148116)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 126 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (773) 498-8943 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Star Home Health Services holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available CMS data for this agency.
Star Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 126 ZIP codes from its Chicago, IL office, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Star Home Health Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 148116, certified since December 18, 2009, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Star Home Health Services, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Chicago, Illinois, certified since December 18, 2009 (CCN 148116). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Star Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency reports serving 126 ZIP codes from its Chicago office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Star Home Health Services holds an overall quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. CMS patient survey star data was not provided in the available listing information, so that measure cannot be reported here. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 91.00% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 47.96% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the episode of care, based on the CMS Care Compare data referenced for this listing.
Families considering this agency should review the most current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings, outcome percentages, and service areas can change between CMS data updates. This profile reflects the CMS Care Compare data vintage supplied for this listing and should be verified against the live Care Compare site for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Star Home Health Services, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 148116) and has been since December 18, 2009, so covered home health services ordered by a doctor are eligible for Medicare payment.
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, per CMS Care Compare data.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 1.5-star CMS overall quality rating, which is below 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 included in the available CMS data for this listing; contact the agency at (773) 498-8943 or check Medicare Care Compare directly for this information.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full CMS Care Compare profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/148116?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 126 ZIP codes from its Chicago, IL location, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 126 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific outcome measures, and service availability by calling the agency directly at (773) 498-8943 and reviewing its Care Compare listing.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency offers, is medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care (not addressed in this agency's CMS data) typically covers non-clinical personal assistance.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Star Home Health Services has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 2009.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS Care Compare does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (773) 498-8943 to discuss coverage and costs, and verify Medicare benefit details on Medicare.gov.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Star Home Health Services, Inc at (773) 498-8943 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/18/2009. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.