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Home health agency · CMS Certification 147661

HSHS HOME CARE ILLINOIS

900 W TEMPLE AVE, BUILDING A STE 101, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401

(217) 347-1777

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
3of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
3 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
5 of 5 stars
Date certified
1997-02-17

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyMedical socialHome health aide

Agency details

Ownership
NON-PROFIT

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(4,214 patients)
86.32%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(4,199 patients)
87.72%
Got better at bathing(4,227 patients)
88.68%
Breathing improved(2,558 patients)
87.75%
Got better at taking medications correctly(4,186 patients)
81.39%
Discharge function score(4,256 patients)
80.94%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(5,907 patients)
99.59%
Acted on medication issues promptly(5,908 patients)
97.87%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(5,908 patients)
0.8%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(4,321 patients)
0.32%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(3,336 patients)
58.24%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(3,417 patients)
90.26%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(2,359 patients)
4.26%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,706 patients)
8.35%
Sent health information to the next provider(1,744 patients)
90.02%
Gave health information to the patient(4,129 patients)
96.9%

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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 — HSHS HOME CARE ILLINOIS

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.