Cgh Home Nursing
Sterling, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147562)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (815) 622-0836 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cgh Home Nursing holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures and review full details on Medicare Care Compare.
Cgh Home Nursing offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Sterling, Illinois.
Yes, Cgh Home Nursing is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147562, certified since May 5, 1994, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details for individual patients should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Cgh Home Nursing is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Sterling, Illinois, certified since May 5, 1994. The agency is government-owned and provides 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, Cgh Home Nursing holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting positive patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey program.
CMS data also reports that 94.95% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral in most cases. Additionally, 74.36% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, based on CMS outcome measures.
Cgh Home Nursing serves a service area covering 32 ZIP codes from its Sterling, Illinois location. Families and referring providers can review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare to confirm current ratings, as CMS updates this data periodically. This profile reflects the most recent publicly available CMS Care Compare data vintage referenced for this agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Cgh Home Nursing is Medicare-certified (CCN 147562), certified since May 5, 1994, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare 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 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 has a 5-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 staffing data directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147562?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Cgh Home Nursing serves 32 ZIP codes from its Sterling, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, scheduling, and care team availability by calling the agency at (815) 622-0836 and reviewing its Care Compare profile.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide care), is medically ordered, while non-medical home care typically involves non-skilled assistance; contact the agency at (815) 622-0836 for specifics on what they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Cgh Home Nursing has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 1994.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Cgh Home Nursing is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (815) 622-0836 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Cgh Home Nursing directly at (815) 622-0836 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/05/1994. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.