Astra Health West
Elgin, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148172)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 135 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 583-8998 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Astra Health West holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Astra Health West offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 135 ZIP codes from its Elgin, Illinois office.
Yes, Astra Health West is Medicare-certified, with CCN 148172, certified since August 26, 2010, 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 West is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Elgin, Illinois, certified since August 26, 2010 (CCN 148172). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Astra Health West offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a broad area, covering 135 ZIP codes from its Elgin, IL office.
According to CMS Care Compare, Astra Health West holds a 4.5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measures show that 99.39% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 93.80% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from the CMS Care Compare dataset and represent the most recent published data vintage available for this agency.
This profile is based entirely on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the agency directly for details not captured in CMS data, such as staffing availability or specific care arrangements.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Astra Health West is Medicare-certified (CCN 148172, certified since 08/26/2010), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Astra Health West 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 holds a 4.5-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 has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures directly at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/148172?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Astra Health West serves 135 ZIP codes from its Elgin, IL office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 135 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing availability, current quality measures, and specific care plans by contacting the agency directly at (847) 583-8998 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Astra Health West has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 2010.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Astra Health West is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (847) 583-8998 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Astra Health West at (847) 583-8998 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
According to CMS data, 99.39% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral.
How well do patients improve in walking or moving around under this agency's care?
CMS data shows 93.80% of patients demonstrated improvement in their ability to walk or move around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/26/2010. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.