Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care
Galesburg, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147611)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (309) 343-9031 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Illinois state average of 3 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a strong experience even though the agency's quality measure score trails the state average.
Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 60 ZIP codes from its office in Galesburg, IL.
Yes, Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 147611), certified since 02/23/1995, 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
Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Galesburg, IL, certified since 02/23/1995. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services to patients across a service area covering 60 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS Quality of Patient Care star rating of 2.5, which falls below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating stands at 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 96.52% of patients received care in a timely manner after referral, and 82.78% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of home health care. These figures come from the same CMS Care Compare dataset referenced above.
Consumers researching this agency should note that CMS star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically; the figures presented here reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available at the time of this listing. For current details, ownership status, and full quality measure breakdowns, individuals are encouraged to consult Medicare's official Care Compare tool directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 147611) and has been since 02/23/1995, so Medicare-eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, 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 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?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality measures and staffing information on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147611?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 60 ZIP codes from its Galesburg, IL location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, scheduling availability, and specific care plans; contact the agency at (309) 343-9031 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing, physical therapy, and aide services this agency provides, involves medically ordered skilled care, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical services from this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since 02/23/1995.
Who owns this agency or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (309) 343-9031 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency by phone at (309) 343-9031 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/23/1995. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.