Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care
Gurnee, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148260)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (224) 994-5971 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not available in current data, so that measure should be confirmed directly with the agency or on Medicare Care Compare.
Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. It serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Gurnee, IL.
Yes, Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 148260, certified since April 15, 2011, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified anytime on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Gurnee, IL, certified since April 15, 2011 (CCN 148260). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. The patient survey star rating for this agency is not provided in the available data, so it should be considered not yet rated on that specific measure unless confirmed directly with the agency or on Care Compare.
CMS data indicates that 92.61% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral in most cases. Additionally, 73.67% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their home health episode of care, a measure CMS tracks to assess functional outcomes.
Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care serves a service area covering 34 ZIP codes from its Gurnee, IL office, indicating a moderately broad regional coverage area.
All star ratings, timely care percentages, and outcome measures cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 148260, certified since 04/15/2011), so eligible home health services are covered by Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 2-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?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data; contact the agency at (224) 994-5971 or check Medicare Care Compare for the latest survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view current quality measures and staffing data for this agency at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/148260?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Gurnee, IL.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific care plans, and updated quality measures; contact the agency directly at (224) 994-5971 for details not covered by CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care (like companionship or housekeeping) is not addressed in this agency's CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 15, 2011.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (224) 994-5971 to discuss coverage and any potential costs, and verify Medicare eligibility on Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care at (224) 994-5971 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/15/2011. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.