Home Health Agencies in Des Plaines, IL

About Home Health Agencies in Des Plaines

Frequently Asked Questions

How many home health agencies are in Des Plaines, IL?

There are 26 Medicare-certified home health agencies in Des Plaines, Illinois. Each agency is rated by CMS based on quality of patient care.

What is the average quality rating for home health agencies in Des Plaines?

The average CMS Quality of Patient Care (QoPC) star rating for home health agencies in Des Plaines is 3.2 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on patient outcome measures.

What services do home health agencies provide?

Medicare-certified home health agencies offer a range of in-home services including skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, medical social work, and home health aide services. Services are provided in the patient's home under a physician-ordered plan of care.

How are home health quality ratings determined?

CMS rates home health agencies using the Quality of Patient Care (QoPC) star rating from 1 to 5 stars, in half-star increments. Ratings are based on patient outcome measures including how often patients improved in walking, getting in and out of bed, bathing, breathing, wound healing, and medication management. Higher ratings indicate better patient outcomes.

Does Medicare cover home health care?

Yes. Medicare covers home health services if you are homebound and need skilled nursing or therapy. A doctor must certify the need. Medicare covers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social work — with no copay required.

Who qualifies for home health care?

To qualify for Medicare home health coverage, you must be homebound (leaving home requires considerable effort), need intermittent skilled nursing care or therapy, and have a doctor-ordered plan of care. You do not need a prior hospital stay.