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HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

671 WABASH AVE, Carthage, IL 62321

πŸ“ž (217) 357-2171

Skilled NursingPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyHome Health Aide Medicare Certified Government 48 yrs certified

HomeCareGrader Score

76.8/100
Grade: B
Top 47% in Illinois
National Rank: #4,726
Timely Care Start 98/100
Walking Improvement 43/100
Bathing Improvement 62/100
Bed Mobility 50/100
Medication Management 55/100
Fall Prevention 100/100
Pressure Ulcer Prevention 100/100
Low Hospitalization Rate 71/100
Low ER Visit Rate 83/100
Discharge to Community 81/100

Key Statistics

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CMS Star Rating
98.98%
Timely Care Start
65.51%
Walking Improvement
Same As National Rate
Hospitalization vs National
Same As National Rate
ER Visits vs National
92.36%
Discharge to Community

About HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT is a government home health agency located at 671 WABASH AVE in Carthage, IL (62321). The agency has been Medicare-certified for 48 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to home-based care in the {a.city} area. They can be reached by phone at (217) 357-2171.

Based on 10 weighted quality metrics from CMS Medicare data, HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT earns a grade of B (76.8/100) from HomeCareGrader, making it an above-average performer in Illinois. The agency ranks in the top 47% of home health agencies in {a.state_name}. Nationally, it holds rank #{a.national_rank.toLocaleString()} out of all Medicare-certified home health agencies.

Patient outcome highlights include: 77.47% showed bathing improvement; 92.36% of patients were successfully discharged back to the community. These metrics are drawn directly from Medicare claims data and reflect care delivered to real patients.

HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT provides the following home health services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide. Home health services covered by Medicare typically include skilled nursing visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, home health aide services, and medical social services.

All quality scores on HomeCareGrader are sourced from CMS's publicly available Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) data and the Home Health Compare database. Scores are updated as new CMS data is released. Families choosing a home health agency in Carthage should consider not just grades but also specific outcome metrics most relevant to their loved one's condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT accept Medicare?

Yes. HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT is a Medicare-certified home health agency. All agencies listed on HomeCareGrader are part of the Medicare Home Health Compare database.

What services does HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT offer?

HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT offers the following services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide.

How is HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT rated?

HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT earns a grade of B with a HomeCareGrader score of 76.8/100. This score is computed using 10 weighted quality metrics from Medicare data, including patient outcomes, safety rates, and care timeliness.

Where is HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT located?

HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT is located at 671 WABASH AVE, Carthage, IL 62321. You can reach them by phone at (217) 357-2171.

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