Castor Home Nursing Inc
Sterling, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148383)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (815) 624-3177 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Castor Home Nursing Inc holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Illinois state average of 3 stars, but its patient survey rating is 4 stars. This mixed picture suggests checking both figures on Medicare Care Compare before deciding.
Castor Home Nursing Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 72 ZIP codes from its Sterling, Illinois office.
Yes, Castor Home Nursing Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 148383, certified since October 16, 2020), 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
Castor Home Nursing Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Sterling, Illinois, certified since October 16, 2020. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Castor Home Nursing Inc holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Separately, the agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
CMS data also reports process and outcome measures for this agency: 94.98% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 84.67% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and represent one data vintage; families should confirm the most current figures directly on Care Compare.
Castor Home Nursing Inc reports serving 72 ZIP codes from its Sterling, Illinois office, indicating a broad service area for a single-location agency.
This profile summarizes only what is published in CMS Care Compare records for this agency's quality star rating, patient survey rating, and outcome measures; no cost information is published by CMS and none is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Castor Home Nursing Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 148383) since October 16, 2020, 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, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Castor Home Nursing Inc has a 2.5-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?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Castor Home Nursing Inc's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/148383?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 72 ZIP codes from its Sterling, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific services available, current staffing, and up-to-date quality measures; contact the agency at (815) 624-3177 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Castor Home Nursing Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 16, 2020.
Who owns this agency \u2014 for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit business.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (815) 624-3177 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Castor Home Nursing Inc at (815) 624-3177 to inquire about starting care.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not describe this distinction; contact the agency at (815) 624-3177 for clarification on the types of care offered.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/16/2020. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.