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Alpha Home Health, Inc

Chicago, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148094)

CMS quality rating: 1.5★ (state average 3★ — below state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (773) 685-2220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Alpha Home Health holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. A separate patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data, so that figure is not yet confirmed.

Alpha Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 40 ZIP codes from its Chicago, Illinois office.

Yes, Alpha Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 148094, certified since September 8, 2009), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is based on CMS certification records, not benefit advice.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Alpha Home Health, Inc Alpha Home Health, Inc: 1.5★ 1.5★ IL average IL average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

About this agency

Alpha Home Health, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Chicago, Illinois, operating under proprietary (for-profit) ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 8, 2009 (CCN 148094).

Alpha Home Health offers the following services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Alpha Home Health holds an overall quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. A separate patient survey star rating is not included in the available data, so that measure should be considered not yet rated pending confirmation on Care Compare. On the timely-initiation-of-care measure, 93.88% of patients began care in a timely manner. On the improvement-in-walking measure, 51.70% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data as reported in the current data vintage supplied for this profile.

Alpha Home Health serves a broad area, covering 40 ZIP codes from its Chicago, Illinois office. Families and referring providers can verify current ratings, staffing details, and service availability directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the agency.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Alpha Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 148094) and has been since September 8, 2009, so Medicare-covered home health services ordered by a doctor are eligible for coverage here.

What services does this agency offer?

Alpha Home Health 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?

Alpha Home Health has a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data; contact Alpha Home Health at (773) 685-2220 and check Medicare Care Compare for the most current survey results.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review Alpha Home Health's official quality data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listed CCN 148094 profile page.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

Alpha Home Health serves 40 ZIP codes from its Chicago, Illinois location.

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?

You may want to ask about current staffing, specific measure performance, and service availability by calling Alpha Home Health at (773) 685-2220.

What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?

Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services Alpha Home Health provides, is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care (such as companionship or basic assistance) is not addressed in this agency's CMS data.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

Alpha Home Health has been Medicare-certified since September 8, 2009.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

Alpha Home Health is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit agency.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost details are not published by CMS; contact Alpha Home Health at (773) 685-2220 to discuss payment and coverage questions.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can reach Alpha Home Health at (773) 685-2220 or review its official profile on Medicare Care Compare to begin the process.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/08/2009. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.