Better Care Home Health, Inc
Schaumburg, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148227)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 230 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 518-8943 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Better Care Home Health, Inc holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Better Care Home Health, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 230 ZIP codes from its Schaumburg, IL office.
Yes, Better Care Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 148227, certified since February 22, 2011, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No further benefit details are available beyond this certification fact.
About this agency
Better Care Home Health, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Schaumburg, Illinois, certified since February 22, 2011 (CCN 148227). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity 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 support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Better Care Home Health holds a 4.5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. On measures of care quality, the agency reports a timely initiation of care rate of 90.49%, indicating the percentage of patients who began receiving home health services promptly after referral. It also reports that 96.61% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode, a measure CMS tracks to assess functional outcomes.
Better Care Home Health serves a broad geographic area, covering 230 ZIP codes from its Schaumburg office. All ratings and performance figures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data, and no details on staffing levels, languages spoken, or care availability are provided by CMS beyond the measures listed above.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Better Care Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 148227), certified since February 22, 2011, so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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 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 3-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 on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/148227?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Better Care Home Health, Inc serves 230 ZIP codes from its Schaumburg, IL office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 230 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and scheduling; contact the agency at (800) 518-8943 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 22, 2011.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Better Care Home Health, Inc is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (800) 518-8943 for cost details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Better Care Home Health, Inc at (800) 518-8943.
What outcomes does the agency report for patient improvement?
CMS data shows a timely care initiation rate of 90.49% and a walking/moving improvement rate of 96.61% for this agency.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/22/2011. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.