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Home health agency · CMS Certification 148267

ACCESS LIFE CARE, LTD

601 SKOKIE BLVD, STE 300, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062

(773) 427-8000

Value62/ 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
2011-07-22

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(112 patients)
87.44%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(112 patients)
98.94%
Got better at bathing(112 patients)
93.67%
Breathing improved(111 patients)
92.69%
Got better at taking medications correctly(112 patients)
87.12%
Discharge function score(112 patients)
59.82%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(153 patients)
98.04%
Acted on medication issues promptly(153 patients)
94.12%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(152 patients)
1.97%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(120 patients)
0%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(107 patients)
85.05%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(186 patients)
84.07%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(44 patients)
4.27%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(110 patients)
8.57%
Sent health information to the next provider(41 patients)
95.12%
Gave health information to the patient(111 patients)
96.4%

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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 — ACCESS LIFE CARE, LTD

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.