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Home health agency · CMS Certification 147569

JOURNEYCARE HOME HEALTH - CHICAGO

411 S WELLS ST FL 12, CHICAGO, IL 60607

(773) 871-8700

Value61/ 100

4★ care at average cost — good value

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
4of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
4 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
Not yet reported by CMS
Date certified
1994-06-21

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyMedical social

Agency details

Ownership
PROPRIETARY

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(101 patients)
93.09%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(100 patients)
93.39%
Got better at bathing(101 patients)
98.15%
Breathing improved(77 patients)
100%
Got better at taking medications correctly(101 patients)
90.81%
Discharge function score(101 patients)
81.19%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(146 patients)
97.95%
Acted on medication issues promptly(146 patients)
98.63%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(143 patients)
1.4%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(102 patients)
0%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(98 patients)
81.63%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(1,126 patients)
81.23%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,201 patients)
4.87%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(54 patients)
17.74%
Sent health information to the next provider(46 patients)
78.26%
Gave health information to the patient(99 patients)
95.96%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
  • Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
  • Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.

Questions to ask

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Questions to ask — JOURNEYCARE HOME HEALTH - CHICAGO

Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
  • Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
  • How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
  • What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
  • Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.