Care For Life Home Health
South Elgin, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147933)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 125 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 214-3633 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care For Life Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois average of 3 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. This suggests strong clinical quality performance according to CMS Care Compare data, though patient survey feedback is more moderate.
Care For Life Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 125 ZIP codes from its office in South Elgin, Illinois.
Yes, Care For Life Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147933, certified since March 9, 2007, 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
Care For Life Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in South Elgin, Illinois, certified since March 9, 2007 (CCN 147933). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves a broad area, covering 125 ZIP codes from its South Elgin office.
Per CMS Care Compare quality data, Care For Life Home Health holds an overall quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS process and outcome measures show the agency provided timely initiation of care in 98.92% of applicable episodes, and 94.04% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, according to the same data source.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent publicly reported vintage available at the time of this profile. Families are encouraged to verify current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the agency directly for specifics on scheduling, staffing, and service availability, as this profile does not include cost or availability information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Care For Life Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 147933, certified since 03/09/2007), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
It 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?
It holds a 4.5-star overall quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars, according to CMS Care Compare.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 3 out of 5 in CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures at the Medicare Care Compare page for this agency: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147933?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 125 ZIP codes from its office in South Elgin, Illinois.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 125 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff qualifications, care plans, scheduling, and how they coordinate with your doctor; contact the agency at (847) 214-3633 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This agency provides Medicare-certified skilled home health services such as nursing and therapy; the data provided does not address non-medical home care distinctions, so contact the agency at (847) 214-3633 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2007.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
It is a proprietary (for-profit) agency, according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS Care Compare does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (847) 214-3633 to discuss costs and payment.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Care For Life Home Health at (847) 214-3633 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/09/2007. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.