Ascendant Home Health Inc
NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeechSocial workHome health aide
81/ 100
Entera Healthcare South
Home health agency · 1010 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 34, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Quality of patient care star rating
73/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified
- Since 09/02/2004 · CCN 147777
- Rank in Oak Brook
- #2 of 8 home health agencies
- Rank in Illinois
- #22 of 465 scored home health agencies
- Services
- Skilled nursing, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech-language pathology, Medical social services, Home health aide
- Medicare episodes/yr
- 269
- Medicare spending
- 5% less than the national average per episode
- Service area
- 53 ZIP codes (see list)
Patient outcomes and care quality
Outcome measures: better than the national average on 11 of 16 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care in a timely manner | 99.1% | 96.7% | 96.5% | Better |
| Checked flu shot status | 91.4% | 66.3% | 64.2% | Better |
| Patients improved at walking or moving around | 89.2% | 85.4% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Patients improved at getting in and out of bed | 91.8% | 87.5% | 89.7% | Better |
| Patients improved at bathing | 93.3% | 89.4% | 90.6% | Better |
| Patients' breathing improved | 99.3% | 90% | 91.3% | Better |
| Patients improved at taking oral medications | 100% | 87% | 88.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
| Timely action on medication issues | 100% | 94.9% | 94.5% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 0.9% | About the same |
| Discharge function score | 85.5% | 71.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Health info sent to next provider | 94.1% | 84.7% | 81.2% | Better |
| Health info given to patient | 93.3% | 94.6% | 92.2% | Better |
| Discharged to community (risk-adjusted) | 82.1% | — | 77.7% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions (risk-adjusted) (lower is better) | 4% | — | 4.1% | About the same |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (risk-adjusted) (lower is better) | 11.9% | — | 10.8% | Worse |
Risk-adjusted rates account for how sick patients were. Data window differs by measure; see CMS for exact dates.
CMS categorization: discharge to community Same As National Rate; preventable readmissions Same As National Rate; preventable hospitalizations Same As National Rate.
What patients say (HHCAHPS survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 5 of 5 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care given in a professional way | 98% | 88% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 91% | 85% | 86% | Better |
| Discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 93% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 94% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 86% | 76% | 79% | Better |
Based on 22 completed surveys (21% response rate).
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (53)
60104, 60106, 60139, 60162, 60176, 60185, 60188, 60402, 60411, 60417, 60422, 60425, 60426, 60429, 60430, 60441, 60443, 60448, 60458, 60459, 60461, 60462, 60463, 60466, 60467, 60473, 60475, 60476, 60477, 60478, 60487, 60523, 60532, 60564, 60609, 60617, 60619, 60623, 60625, 60626, 60628, 60630, 60632, 60640, 60641, 60645, 60646, 60652, 60656, 60659, 60660, 60712, 60827
Other home health agencies in Oak Brook
Centerwell Home Health
✓ Nursing✓ Physical therapy✓ Occupational therapy✓ Speech✓ Social workHome health aide
68/ 100
Loyola Medicine Home Care
✓ Nursing✓ Physical therapy✓ Occupational therapy✓ Speech✓ Social work✓ Home health aide
58/ 100
Express Prof Home Health Serv Inc
✓ Nursing✓ Physical therapy✓ Occupational therapy✓ Speech✓ Social work✓ Home health aide
36/ 100
A-Cure Healthcare Solutions, Inc
✓ Nursing✓ Physical therapy✓ Occupational therapy✓ Speech✓ Social work✓ Home health aide
34/ 100
Frequently asked questions
Is Entera Healthcare South Medicare-certified?
Yes. Entera Healthcare South (CMS Certification Number 147777) has been Medicare-certified since 09/02/2004, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered home health services.
How does Entera Healthcare South compare to other home health agencies in Oak Brook?
Entera Healthcare South ranks #2 of 8 home health agencies based in Oak Brook on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Entera Healthcare South serve?
Entera Healthcare South reports serving 53 ZIP codes to CMS, including 60104, 60106, 60139, 60162, 60176. Call (708) 444-4027 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Entera Healthcare South. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.