Hshs Home Care Illinois
Effingham, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147661)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 271 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (217) 347-1777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hshs Home Care Illinois holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Hshs Home Care Illinois offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 271 ZIP codes from its Effingham, IL office.
Yes, Hshs Home Care Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 147661, certified since February 17, 1997), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification fact.
About this agency
Hshs Home Care Illinois is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Effingham, IL, certified since February 17, 1997. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider (CCN 147661).
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Hshs Home Care Illinois holds an overall quality star rating of 3.5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 99.59% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 86.32% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the current CMS Care Compare data vintage.
Hshs Home Care Illinois serves a broad geographic area, covering 271 ZIP codes from its Effingham, IL office. These figures and ratings are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published data vintage; families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly for the latest updates and to confirm current service availability with the agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Hshs Home Care Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 147661, certified since 02/17/1997), so covered home health services are eligible for Medicare payment 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 care.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Its CMS quality star rating is 3.5, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 5 stars according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the CMS Care Compare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147661?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 271 ZIP codes from its Effingham, IL location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 271 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staff availability, scheduling, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (217) 347-1777, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 17, 1997.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Hshs Home Care Illinois is a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (217) 347-1777 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Hshs Home Care Illinois at (217) 347-1777 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
CMS data shows 99.59% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data reports 86.32% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/17/1997. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.