Vanguard Health & Wellness, Llc
Des Plaines, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 148311)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 182 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (855) 438-2431 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vanguard Health & Wellness holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. Based on CMS Care Compare data, this agency performs above the state average on quality measures.
Vanguard Health & Wellness offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 182 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines, IL office.
Yes, Vanguard Health & Wellness is Medicare-certified, with CCN 148311, certified since May 16, 2012, 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
Vanguard Health & Wellness, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Des Plaines, IL, certified since May 16, 2012. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business. According to CMS Care Compare data, Vanguard offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
Based on CMS Care Compare data, Vanguard Health & Wellness holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient-reported experience data collected by CMS. On the measure of providing timely initiation of care, Vanguard scored 94.56%, meaning the large majority of patients began receiving care promptly after referral. On the measure tracking improvement in patients' ability to walk or move around, 90.82% of relevant patients showed improvement, according to CMS data.
Vanguard Health & Wellness reports serving 182 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines, IL office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region. All star ratings, survey results, and outcome percentages cited here reflect the CMS Care Compare data vintage supplied for this listing and are subject to periodic CMS updates. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to verify current ratings and coverage details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Vanguard Health & Wellness is Medicare-certified (CCN 148311, certified since 05/16/2012), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
According to CMS data, it 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?
Vanguard holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/148311?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 182 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines, IL office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 182 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, staffing, and scheduling by contacting the agency directly at (855) 438-2431 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Vanguard Health & Wellness has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2012.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is listed as a proprietary (for-profit) organization in CMS data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (855) 438-2431 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Vanguard Health & Wellness at (855) 438-2431 to inquire about starting care.
What is the agency's timely care and improvement performance?
CMS data shows a timely care initiation rate of 94.56% and a walking/mobility improvement rate of 90.82% among relevant patients.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/16/2012. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.