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Home health agency · CMS Certification 147785

GUARDIAN HOME HEALTH CARE, LLC

181 WAUKEGAN RD, STE 301, NORTHFIELD, IL 60093

(847) 441-5020

Value79/ 100
Best value

4★ care at below-average cost — strong 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
3 of 5 stars
Date certified
2004-10-21

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyMedical socialHome health aide

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(814 patients)
84.61%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(813 patients)
92.7%
Got better at bathing(819 patients)
92.71%
Breathing improved(507 patients)
88.75%
Got better at taking medications correctly(653 patients)
87.71%
Discharge function score(818 patients)
54.4%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(1,180 patients)
100%
Acted on medication issues promptly(1,180 patients)
98.64%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(1,179 patients)
0.17%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(850 patients)
0.14%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(740 patients)
89.86%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(1,445 patients)
73.88%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(775 patients)
4.3%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(534 patients)
9.28%
Sent health information to the next provider(552 patients)
61.05%
Gave health information to the patient(609 patients)
74.88%

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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 — GUARDIAN HOME HEALTH CARE, LLC

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.