Home Health Agencies in ZIP 61081 (Sterling, IL)
3 Medicare-certified home health agencies operate in ZIP 61081, Sterling, IL, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 2.3 out of 5.
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Home health agencies deliver skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and home health aide services in the place a patient calls home. Medicare certifies agencies that meet federal standards, and CMS publishes quality measures for each agency.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Quality of care | Timely care | Improved walking | Improved bathing | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTOR HOME NURSING INC | 2.5 | 2.5 | 95.0% | 84.7% | 86.2% | for-profit |
| CGH HOME NURSING | 2.5 | 2.5 | 95.0% | 74.4% | 71.4% | government |
| GAFFEY HOME NURSING & HOSPICE, INC | 2.0 | 2.0 | 93.4% | 65.0% | 81.8% | for-profit |
Choosing among home health agencies in ZIP 61081
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 61081, Sterling, IL, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Data profile for ZIP 61081
CMS data lets us profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 61081: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit, 1 government. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.5 out of 5 at CASTOR HOME NURSING INC (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 2.5 out of 5. Among agencies reporting timeliness, 94.4% of patients received timely care. Patient-improvement measures average 74.7% for walking and 79.8% for bathing. The average quality-of-patient-care star among reporting agencies is 2.3 out of 5.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | CASTOR HOME NURSING INC (2.5 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit, 1 government |
| Avg quality-of-patient-care star | 2.3 / 5 |
| Avg timely care | 94.4% |
| Avg improved walking | 74.7% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies in ZIP 61081
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Data sources
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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