Wellcare Home Health, Inc
Northbrook, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147835)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 562-4041 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wellcare Home Health, Inc holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. Both figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Wellcare Home Health, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 70 ZIP codes from its Northbrook, IL office.
Yes, Wellcare Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 147835, certified since 2005), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes directly from CMS records.
About this agency
Wellcare Home Health, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Northbrook, IL, certified since November 7, 2005 (CCN 147835). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wellcare Home Health, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a broad area, covering 70 ZIP codes from its Northbrook location.
Per CMS Care Compare quality data, the agency holds a 5-star overall quality star rating, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is also 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected by CMS. On CMS process and outcome measures, the agency reports a timely initiation of care rate of 100.00% and a rate of 97.16% of patients showing improvement in walking or moving around during the episode of care.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be independently verified for the most current data vintage, as CMS updates its ratings periodically. Cost information is not published by CMS and is not included here; families should contact the agency directly for information on fees, availability, and specific care arrangements.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Wellcare Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 147835), so covered home health services are eligible for Medicare payment when ordered by a physician.
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 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review official ratings and measures at the CMS Care Compare page for this agency: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147835?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 70 ZIP codes from its Northbrook, IL location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 70 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Data-specific details such as staffing levels, background check procedures, and scheduling availability are not in this record; call the agency at (847) 562-4041 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Wellcare Home Health, Inc has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 2005.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization according to CMS records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (847) 562-4041 for cost information and payment details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Wellcare Home Health, Inc at (847) 562-4041 to inquire about starting care.
What are the agency's timely care and improvement measures?
CMS data shows a 100.00% rate of timely initiation of care and a 97.16% rate of patients improving in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/07/2005. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.