Direct Home Healthcare, Inc
Des Plaines, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147847)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 208 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (773) 516-4196 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Direct Home Healthcare, Inc holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Illinois average of 3 stars, and a 2-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated over time.
Direct Home Healthcare, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 208 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines, Illinois office.
Yes, Direct Home Healthcare, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 147847, certified since December 2005), 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
Direct Home Healthcare, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Des Plaines, Illinois, certified since December 6, 2005 (CCN 147847). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Direct Home Healthcare, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency reports serving 208 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines office, indicating a broad regional service area.
Per the most recent CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is also 2 out of 5, based on responses from patients who received care from the agency.
On specific quality measures, CMS data shows that 94.77% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 81.50% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
These figures reflect a snapshot of CMS Care Compare data and may change as CMS updates its records. Consumers are encouraged to verify current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Direct Home Healthcare, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 147847), certified since December 6, 2005, so covered home health services ordered by a doctor are eligible for Medicare payment.
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 CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, 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 2 out of 5 according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 208 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 208 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, scheduling, and specific care plans; contact the agency at (773) 516-4196 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 6, 2005.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Direct Home Healthcare, Inc is organized as a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (773) 516-4196 and check with Medicare or your insurer to understand coverage and any costs.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Direct Home Healthcare, Inc at (773) 516-4196 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care from this agency?
CMS data shows 94.77% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 81.50% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/06/2005. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.