Christian Home Health Services
Merrillville, IN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 157537)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (219) 641-4001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Christian Home Health Services holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Indiana state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not provided in the available CMS data, so it is not yet rated on that measure.
Christian Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Merrillville, Indiana.
Yes, Christian Home Health Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 157537, certified since February 26, 2002, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details beyond certification status should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Christian Home Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Merrillville, Indiana, serving 18 ZIP codes. The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 26, 2002 and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Christian Home Health Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not provided in available CMS data, so it should be considered not yet rated on that measure.
On CMS timeliness measures, 93.41% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. For functional outcomes, 68.42% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their care, based on CMS-reported data.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as published for this agency; ratings and outcome percentages are subject to periodic CMS updates and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current figures. Families considering this agency are encouraged to review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare and contact the agency directly for information not captured in CMS public data, such as staff availability, scheduling, and current openings.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Christian Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 157537) since February 26, 2002, 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, 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 CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data, so please check Medicare Care Compare or call (219) 641-4001 for the latest survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/157537?state=IN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 18 ZIP codes from its Merrillville, Indiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, scheduling, and how the agency's quality measures compare to others; call (219) 641-4001 or check Medicare Care Compare for specifics not listed here.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing, therapy, and aide services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered by this agency's Medicare certification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 26, 2002.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (219) 641-4001 or check Medicare Care Compare for coverage and cost questions.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Christian Home Health Services at (219) 641-4001 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/26/2002. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.