Associates Home Health, Inc
Des Plaines, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147831)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 375-6900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Associates Home Health, Inc holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the agency's performance relative to other Illinois home health agencies.
Associates Home Health, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 30 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines, Illinois office.
Yes, Associates Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147831, certified since October 19, 2005, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details depend on individual Medicare benefits, so confirming specifics with Medicare or the agency is recommended.
About this agency
Associates Home Health, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Des Plaines, Illinois, certified since October 19, 2005. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Associates Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5, the highest possible rating, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process. On CMS's timely initiation of care measure, 97.45% of patients began receiving care promptly after referral. The agency's walking/moving improvement measure, which tracks how often patients showed improvement in this area during care, stands at 92.54%.
Associates Home Health reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines office, indicating a moderately broad regional service area. All ratings and performance figures cited here come directly from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates these metrics periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Families are encouraged to contact the agency directly for details on availability, staffing, and specific care arrangements not covered by CMS's public reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Associates Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 147831), certified since October 19, 2005, 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, 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 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 5, the highest possible score in CMS's patient experience survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (CCN 147831).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing availability, specific services needed, and scheduling; contact the agency at (847) 375-6900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medical care ordered by a physician, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance; the CMS data provided does not detail non-medical care options.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 19, 2005.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit business.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (847) 375-6900 to discuss costs and payment, and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Associates Home Health, Inc at (847) 375-6900 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/19/2005. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.