Illinois has 525 Medicare-certified home health agencies, with the Chicago metropolitan area accounting for the large majority. Cook County alone represents a significant fraction of statewide agencies. The Illinois market has a mix of large national chains, regional operators, and independent agencies serving Chicago's diverse neighborhoods.
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Illinois home health is heavily Chicago-centric. Cook County has the highest density of agencies, followed by DuPage, Lake, and Will counties in the broader Chicago metro. Downstate Illinois — Peoria, Rockford, Springfield — has a smaller and more concentrated market, with some rural counties having only one or two active agencies. Major national chains (Amedisys, LHC Group, BrightSpring) have significant Illinois presence alongside independent operators.
Illinois agencies cluster around 3–4 stars, with the Chicago area showing more variance due to market fragmentation and the full range of ownership types. Filtering to 4+ stars in Cook County still returns a substantial number of options. For agencies outside the Chicago metro, star ratings may not be published if patient volume is insufficient for CMS to calculate a reliable score.
Illinois home health agencies are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Both skilled home health agencies and supportive home services agencies require IDPH licensure. The state has its own inspection cycle independent of CMS surveys.
How many Medicare home health agencies are in Illinois?
As of April 2026, Illinois has 525 active Medicare-certified home health agencies.
What is the largest home health market in Illinois?
Cook County (Chicago) has the highest concentration of home health agencies in Illinois by a significant margin.
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