Benchmark Home Health Care
Chicago, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147916)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 90 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (773) 467-4500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Benchmark Home Health Care holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not available in this data, so that measure should be considered not yet rated.
Benchmark Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 90 ZIP codes from its Chicago, Illinois office.
Yes, Benchmark Home Health Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147916, certified since December 7, 2006, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is drawn from CMS records and does not reflect specific coverage advice.
About this agency
Benchmark Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Chicago, Illinois, serving 90 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2006, and operates under CCN 147916. It is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
Benchmark 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, Benchmark Home Health Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. A separate patient survey star rating is not available in this data, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure. On process measures reported by CMS, 89.29% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 69.92% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the episode of care.
Consumers researching this agency are encouraged to review the most current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically and this profile reflects a specific data vintage rather than real-time figures. Contact the agency directly for information not covered by CMS public reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Benchmark Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 147916, certified since 12/07/2006), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
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?
Benchmark holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, 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 is not included in this data, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure; check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Benchmark's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147916?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Benchmark serves 90 ZIP codes from its Chicago, Illinois office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 90 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific services available for your condition, and updated quality measures; contact the agency at (773) 467-4500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Benchmark has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2006.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Benchmark Home Health Care is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (773) 467-4500 for details and verify coverage questions with Medicare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Benchmark Home Health Care at (773) 467-4500.
How did patients rate timely initiation of care and improvement in walking?
CMS data shows 89.29% of patients received timely initiation of care and 69.92% showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/07/2006. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.