1St Advantage Home Health Agency
Des Plaines, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148410)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (224) 500-3986 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
1St Advantage Home Health Agency holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not listed in the available CMS data, so that measure cannot be confirmed here.
Specific service categories for 1St Advantage Home Health Agency are not listed in the available CMS data, so families should contact the agency directly to confirm which services, such as nursing or therapy, are offered. The agency serves 55 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines, IL office.
Yes, 1St Advantage Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified, with CCN 148410, certified since October 1, 2023, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage specifics beyond certification status should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
1St Advantage Home Health Agency is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Des Plaines, Illinois, serving 55 ZIP codes from its office. The agency has been Medicare-certified since 10/01/2023, as identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) 148410.
Specific service categories (such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or home health aide services) are not detailed in the available CMS data for this listing; families should confirm the full scope of services directly with the agency or on Medicare Care Compare.
According to CMS Care Compare data, 1St Advantage Home Health Agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. A patient experience survey star rating is not currently listed in the available data, meaning this agency may not yet be rated on that measure, or the data was not provided.
On specific quality measures, CMS data shows that 97.53% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 90.35% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health episode.
Ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) is not specified in the available CMS data for this listing. All quality figures cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period directly on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, 1St Advantage Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 148410), certified since 10/01/2023, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?
The specific service categories are not listed in the available data; call the agency at (224) 500-3986 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data, so this may not yet be rated; verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review this agency's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/148410?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 55 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines, IL location; contact the agency at (224) 500-3986 to confirm whether your specific ZIP code is included.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific services offered, staff availability, and how care plans are coordinated with your doctor; contact the agency at (224) 500-3986 for these details.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since 10/01/2023.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ownership type is not specified in the available data; contact the agency at (224) 500-3986 to confirm.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published by CMS and are not included in this data; contact the agency at (224) 500-3986 for cost information and verify coverage details with Medicare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach 1St Advantage Home Health Agency at (224) 500-3986 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/01/2023. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.