Mederi Caretenders
Mount Vernon, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147251)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 988-1840 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mederi Caretenders holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Illinois state average of 3 stars, along with a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients reported a strong care experience even though the overall quality score matches the state average.
Mederi Caretenders offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 45 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Illinois office.
Yes, Mederi Caretenders is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147251, certified since 1983, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported directly through CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Mederi Caretenders is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Mount Vernon, Illinois, certified since November 15, 1983. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider under CMS records.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mederi Caretenders offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a broad area, covering 45 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon office.
CMS assigns the agency an overall quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating, which reflects how patients rated their care experience, stands at 5 out of 5. On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 96.30% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 86.33% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and represent the most recently published vintage available for this agency at the time of this profile. Consumers are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates ratings and measures periodically. No cost information is published by CMS and none is included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Mederi Caretenders is Medicare-certified (CCN 147251) and has been since 1983, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency 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?
Mederi Caretenders has a 3-star overall CMS quality rating, which is at 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, the highest possible score in that category.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Mederi Caretenders' full quality and staffing data on the CMS Care Compare website at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 45 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about caregiver availability, scheduling flexibility, and specific care plans; contact the agency at (618) 988-1840 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare, since this data is not published by CMS.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Mederi Caretenders has been Medicare-certified since November 15, 1983.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
CMS records list Mederi Caretenders as a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (618) 988-1840 for cost details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Mederi Caretenders at (618) 988-1840 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
CMS data shows 96.30% of patients at this agency received timely initiation of care after referral.
Does this agency help patients improve mobility, such as walking?
According to CMS data, 86.33% of patients at this agency showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/15/1983. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.