Astra Health
Harwood Heights, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148259)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 266 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 480-8851 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Astra Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, at the Illinois state average of 3, and a 3-star patient survey rating. This places it in line with typical agencies in the state according to CMS Care Compare data.
Astra Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 266 ZIP codes from its Harwood Heights, Illinois office.
Yes, Astra Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 148259, certified since June 6, 2011, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Astra Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Harwood Heights, Illinois, certified since June 6, 2011 (CCN 148259). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Astra Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a broad geographic area, covering 266 ZIP codes from its Harwood Heights office.
Per CMS Care Compare, Astra Health holds a quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Illinois state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is also 3 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, Astra Health provided timely initiation of care in 98.59% of cases, and 86.39% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from the CMS Care Compare dataset and represent the most recent published vintage available for this agency.
Individuals considering home health services should independently verify current ratings, service availability, and coverage details directly with Astra Health or via the official Medicare Care Compare website, as CMS data is updated periodically and may change.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Astra Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 148259, certified since 06/06/2011), so covered home health services are eligible for Medicare payment when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
Astra 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?
Astra Health has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, based on CMS-collected patient experience data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Astra Health's current ratings and measures on the official Medicare Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/148259?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Astra Health serves 266 ZIP codes from its office in Harwood Heights, Illinois.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 266 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific service availability for your ZIP code, and scheduling; contact Astra Health at (847) 480-8851 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Astra Health has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 2011.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Astra Health is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact Astra Health at (847) 480-8851 to discuss payment and coverage, and verify Medicare coverage details on Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Astra Health at (847) 480-8851 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
CMS data shows Astra Health provided timely initiation of care in 98.59% of cases.
Do patients typically improve in mobility with this agency?
According to CMS data, 86.39% of Astra Health's patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/06/2011. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.