Caress Home Health Care Inc
Skokie, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147747)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 674-7102 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caress Home Health Care Inc holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not listed in the available CMS data, so that measure should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Caress Home Health Care Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 82 ZIP codes from its office in Skokie, Illinois.
Yes, Caress Home Health Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147747, certified since September 25, 2003, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Caress Home Health Care Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Skokie, Illinois, certified since September 25, 2003 (CCN 147747). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Caress Home Health Care Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency reports serving 82 ZIP codes from its Skokie office, indicating a broad service area.
Per the most recent CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a 5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not listed in the available data, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on that specific measure, or families should verify current survey results directly on Medicare Care Compare.
On process and outcome measures reported by CMS, 99.63% of patient episodes at this agency received timely initiation of care, and 98.34% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures reflect the CMS Care Compare data vintage referenced for this listing and are subject to update as CMS refreshes its data.
Families are encouraged to consult the official CMS Care Compare listing for the most current figures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Caress Home Health Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 147747), 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?
The agency has a 5-star CMS quality rating, which is above 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 available in the provided data; please verify current survey results on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147747?state=IL.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147747?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 82 ZIP codes from its office in Skokie, Illinois.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 82 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, scheduling, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (847) 674-7102, and confirm quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 2003.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (847) 674-7102 for details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Caress Home Health Care Inc directly at (847) 674-7102 to inquire about starting care.
What are the agency's timely care and improvement measures?
CMS data shows 99.63% of patients received timely initiation of care and 98.34% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/25/2003. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.