Osf Saint Anthony'S Home Health
Alton, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147113)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 463-5683 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
OSF Saint Anthony's Home Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Illinois state average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests average clinical quality scores but strong patient-reported experience, according to CMS Care Compare data.
OSF Saint Anthony's Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 38 ZIP codes from its Alton, Illinois office.
Yes, OSF Saint Anthony's Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 147113, certified since 1975), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
OSF Saint Anthony's Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Alton, Illinois, operating under non-profit ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 1975. It offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, OSF Saint Anthony's Home Health holds an overall quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Illinois state average of 3. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 96.54% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 80.57% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
The agency reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Alton, IL office, indicating a moderately broad service area in the surrounding region.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current ratings and coverage details directly with CMS or the agency, as CMS updates these figures periodically and does not publish cost information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, OSF Saint Anthony's Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 147113) and has been since 02/14/1975, so eligible services are covered by Medicare 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 services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 3-star overall CMS quality rating, which is at the Illinois state average of 3.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and details at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147113?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 38 ZIP codes from its Alton, IL office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about staffing, scheduling, and specific service availability by calling the agency directly at (618) 463-5683 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data covers Medicare-certified home health services (skilled nursing, therapy, aide care); it does not describe non-medical home care, which is a separate service type.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 1975.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency operates under non-profit ownership.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (618) 463-5683 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact OSF Saint Anthony's Home Health at (618) 463-5683 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care?
According to CMS data, 96.54% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner.
Did patients improve in their ability to walk?
CMS data shows 80.57% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/14/1975. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.