Home Health Agencies in Illinois
Overview and quality data
Illinois is served by 525 Medicare-certified home health agencies providing skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other medical services in the comfort of patients' homes. These facilities are spread across 164 cities, with Chicago having the largest concentration at 68 facilities. Other major cities include Des Plaines (26) and Skokie (21).
The average quality rating for home health agencies in Illinois is 3.0 out of 5 stars — below the national average of 3.2. 124 facilities (29%) earned 4 stars or higher, and 24 achieved a perfect 5-star rating.
94% of agencies offer skilled nursing, 94% offer physical therapy, and 488 offer occupational therapy.
Browse by City
164 cities with home health agencies in Illinois
What to Look For
Key factors when choosing a home health agency in Illinois
Quality of Patient Care Rating
CMS assigns star ratings based on patient outcomes including timely care initiation, functional improvement, hospital readmission prevention, and medication management.
Services Offered
Confirm the agency provides all services you need — skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, or home health aide services.
Patient Outcomes
Review improvement rates for walking, bathing, bed transfer, and breathing. Agencies with higher functional improvement rates help patients regain independence faster.
Hospital Readmission Rate
Lower readmission rates indicate the agency effectively manages care transitions and prevents complications that would send patients back to the hospital.
Care Coordination
Good agencies communicate regularly with your doctors, update care plans proactively, and provide 24/7 on-call support for urgent questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
About home health agencies in Illinois
How many home health agencies are in Illinois?
Illinois has 525 Medicare-certified home health agencies across 164 cities. Chicago has the most with 68.
Which cities in Illinois have the most home health agencies?
The top cities are Chicago (68), Des Plaines (26), Skokie (21), Lincolnwood (15), Lombard (14).
What is the average quality rating in Illinois?
The average CMS rating for home health agencies in Illinois is 3.0 out of 5 stars, below the national average of 3.2. 24 facilities earned a perfect 5-star rating. 29% scored 4 stars or higher.
What should I look for when choosing a home health agency?
Key factors include quality of patient care rating, services offered, patient outcomes. Visit our individual facility pages for detailed quality data and CMS ratings.
Are all home health agencies listed here Medicare-certified?
Yes. Every facility on OurHealthNetwork is certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Our data comes directly from CMS Home Health Compare and is updated regularly.
Does Medicare cover home health agency care?
Medicare covers home health agency services for eligible beneficiaries. Coverage details vary by service type and facility. Check with the specific facility and your Medicare plan for coverage details.
How often is CMS Home Health Compare data updated?
CMS typically updates home health agency quality data quarterly. Our database reflects the most recent CMS release, refreshed periodically.
Can I compare home health agencies across cities in Illinois?
Yes. Click any city below to view home health agencies in that area with detailed quality data, star ratings, maps, and facility information.
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