Perry County Health Department
Pinckneyville, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147161)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 357-5371 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Perry County Health Department holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided, so that measure cannot be reported here.
Perry County Health Department offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 7 ZIP codes from its Pinckneyville, Illinois office.
Yes, Perry County Health Department is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147161, certified since 1978, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Perry County Health Department is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Pinckneyville, Illinois, certified since July 5, 1978 (CCN 147161). The agency is government-owned and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services to patients across 7 ZIP codes in its service area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Perry County Health Department holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the source data, so that measure is not addressed here. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 50.94% of care episodes met the timely initiation of care benchmark, and 47.48% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their care, based on the same CMS data vintage.
These figures reflect publicly reported CMS Care Compare metrics and are not indicators of cost, staffing levels, or day-to-day service availability, none of which are disclosed by CMS. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the agency's full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the agency directly to confirm current services, coverage area, and any additional details not captured in CMS's public reporting. This profile is intended to summarize only the factual data made available through CMS and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the agency's care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Perry County Health Department is Medicare-certified (CCN 147161), certified since July 5, 1978, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, 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-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?
Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available data; contact the agency at (618) 357-5371 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147161?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 7 ZIP codes from its Pinckneyville, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and how the agency's care plans are tailored to your needs; contact the agency at (618) 357-5371 for these details.
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 oriented and ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical support such as companionship or household help, which is not listed among this agency's services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 5, 1978.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Perry County Health Department is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (618) 357-5371 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Perry County Health Department at (618) 357-5371 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/05/1978. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.