home health agency in Chicago, IL
Icare Home Health
5962 N Lincoln Ave, Ste 3, Chicago, IL 60659 · (773) 334-2515
CMS quality of patient care star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Icare Home Health at a glance
Icare Home Health is a for-profit home health agency in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Illinois average of 3.1.
81.3% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Illinois average 80%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- November 12, 2008
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Cook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 148039
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.5% | 92% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 81.3% | 80% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 72.2% | 80.9% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 71.3% | 83.2% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 100% | 83.9% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 100% | 80.6% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 81.5% | 78.1% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.4% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 13.3% | 10.8% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Icare Home Health's rating?
Icare Home Health has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Illinois home health agencies is 3.1 stars.
Where is Icare Home Health and how do I contact it?
Icare Home Health is at 5962 N Lincoln Ave, Ste 3, Chicago, IL 60659. Phone: (773) 334-2515.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.