Excelcare Home Health
Northbrook, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148336)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 983-0666 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Excelcare Home Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating was not available in the data reviewed, so that should be confirmed directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Excelcare Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 78 ZIP codes from its Northbrook, Illinois office.
Yes, Excelcare Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 148336, certified since October 23, 2012), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No further benefit details are available beyond this certification fact.
About this agency
Excelcare Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Northbrook, Illinois, certified since October 23, 2012 (CCN 148336). It is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) agency and offers the following services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, Excelcare Home Health holds a quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the source data reviewed, so that measure cannot be reported here beyond noting it should be checked directly on Care Compare. Among CMS-reported performance measures, 94.41% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 80.35% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. Excelcare Home Health reports serving 78 ZIP codes from its Northbrook, Illinois office, indicating a broad regional service area. All star ratings, timeliness figures, and outcome percentages cited above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported in this listing's data snapshot. Families considering this agency should verify current ratings, service availability, and coverage details directly with the agency or through the official Medicare Care Compare website, since CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Excelcare Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 148336) and has been certified since October 23, 2012, so eligible 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?
Excelcare Home Health 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?
Patient survey star rating data was not included in the information reviewed; please contact the agency at (847) 983-0666 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Excelcare Home Health's official CMS profile at the Medicare Care Compare website (care compare URL provided) for full quality and staffing details.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Excelcare Home Health reports serving 78 ZIP codes from its Northbrook, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 78 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and how the agency's outcomes compare to other local agencies; contact the agency at (847) 983-0666 for specifics.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services offered by this agency, involves medically ordered clinical care, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical services offered here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Excelcare Home Health has been Medicare-certified since October 23, 2012.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Excelcare Home Health is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS or included in this data; contact the agency at (847) 983-0666 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Excelcare Home Health at (847) 983-0666, or verify details on the Medicare Care Compare page for CCN 148336.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/23/2012. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.