Hancock County Health Department
Carthage, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147159)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (217) 357-2171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hancock County Health Department holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, at the Illinois state average of 3. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data, so that measure is not yet rated here.
Hancock County Health Department offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Carthage, Illinois.
Yes, Hancock County Health Department is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147159, certified since May 23, 1978, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Hancock County Health Department is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Carthage, Illinois, serving 15 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency is government-owned and has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 1978.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Hancock County Health Department holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Illinois state average of 3. A patient survey star rating is not included in the data provided, so this agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure based on the information available here.
On CMS timely-care measures, 97.83% of patients started care in a timely manner, and 70.37% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, according to the same CMS data set.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current reporting period, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically. Families considering this agency should confirm current availability, staffing, and service details directly with the agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Hancock County Health Department is Medicare-certified (CCN 147159), certified since 05/23/1978, 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, 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 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Illinois state average of 3.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data; contact the agency at (217) 357-2171 or check Medicare Care Compare for the latest survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Hancock County Health Department's official quality data on Medicare Care Compare at the provided CMS URL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Carthage, Illinois.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, caregiver assignments, and service availability by calling the agency directly at (217) 357-2171.
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, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical support; the data provided does not detail non-medical services here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 1978.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Hancock County Health Department is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (217) 357-2171 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can call Hancock County Health Department at (217) 357-2171 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/23/1978. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.