Journeycare Home Health
Palos Heights, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147416)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 264 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (773) 233-3337 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Journeycare Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Journeycare Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 264 ZIP codes from its Palos Heights, Illinois office.
Yes, Journeycare Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 147416, certified since February 15, 1985), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided in this data.
About this agency
Journeycare Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Palos Heights, Illinois, offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Journeycare Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through CMS's standardized survey process. Among the quality measures reported, 99.06% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 92.04% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the care period.
Journeycare Home Health serves a broad geographic area, with service extending to 264 ZIP codes from its Palos Heights office. This wide service area indicates the agency covers a significant portion of the surrounding region.
All ratings and measures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data. Families considering this agency for home health services are encouraged to verify current ratings, service areas, and eligibility details directly on the Medicare Care Compare website or by contacting the agency, since CMS updates its data periodically and does not publish cost information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Journeycare Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 147416, certified since 02/15/1985), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Journeycare Home Health 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?
Journeycare Home Health has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, 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 3 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Journeycare Home Health's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (CCN 147416).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 264 ZIP codes from its Palos Heights, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 264 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific care plans, staff scheduling, and how the agency handles the services listed; for details not covered here, contact the agency at (773) 233-3337 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not address that distinction; contact the agency at (773) 233-3337 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Journeycare Home Health has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (773) 233-3337 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for cost and payment details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Journeycare Home Health at (773) 233-3337 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare to begin the process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/15/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.