Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care
A home health agency in Gurnee, Illinois 60031
36100 N Brookside Dr, Ste 201, Gurnee, Illinois 60031. (224) 994-5971.
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 21, 2026.
- 2of 5 quality of patient care rating
- Not rated patient survey rating
- 2 deficiencies cited in the last three years
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean3
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
The last inspection on record was on Jan 8, 2026: a recertification inspection.
2 deficiencies cited in the last three years.
CMS, QCOR home health inspection reports. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those deficiencies happened
2 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Jan 2026. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.
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Each deficiency, as cited
Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.
CMS, QCOR home health inspection reports. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
Jan 8, 2026: recertification inspection2 deficiencies
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Plan Of Care
The inspectors’ words, 475 words
“Plan of care CFR(s): 484.60(a)(1) Each patient must receive the home health services that are written in an individualized plan of care that identifies patient-specific measurable outcomes and goals, and which is established, periodically reviewed, and signed by a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry acting within the scope of his or her state license, certification, or registration. If a physician or allowed practitioner refers a patient under a plan of care that cannot be completed until after an evaluation visit, the physician or allowed practitioner is consulted to approve additions or modifications to the original plan. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: Based on clinical records review and staff interviews, in 3 of 7 (Pts. # 4, 5 and 7) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure that the Plans of care were followed. 3. Pt. # 7 was admitted to home health services on 11/22/24 with Diagnoses of Hypertensive Heart Disease with Heart Failure and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus without Complications. The clinical record was reviewed on 01/06/25. The clinical record included a POC for certification period 11/22/24 to 01/20/25 that required “Skilled Nurse to obtain weight every visit and notify RN/Physician of gain or loss of 3 lbs within 1 day or less 5 lbs within one week”. The completed SN visit notes for the certification period lacked weight assessments. 4. Findings of Agency staff not providing services established in the PsOC were confirmed during interviews with the Executive on 01/07/26 between 11:30 am and 2:00pm. 2. Pt. #5 was admitted for home health services on 07/25/25 with the Diagnosis of, but not, limited to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, and Hypertensive Heart Disease with Heart Failure. The clinical record was reviewed on 01/06/26. The clinical record included the POC effective 11/22/25 that included, “…Skilled Nurse to obtain weight every visit and notify RN/Physician of weight gain of 3 lbs within 1 day or 5 lbs within one week… obtain ankle circumference every visit by measuring one inch above ankle’s bony prominence and notify RN/Physician of increase of 2 CM within 1 day…” The SN visit note dated 11/25/25 lacked documentation the SN obtained the patient’s weight. The SN visit note dated 12/22/25 lacked documentation the SN measured the right ankle. Findings include: 1. Pt. # 4 was admitted to home health services on 09/01/25 with the Diagnoses of Basal Cell Carcinoma and Hypertensive Heart Disease with Heart Failure. The clinical record was reviewed on 01/05/26. The clinical record included a POC for certification period of 10/31/25 to 12/29/25, that required: “…. Skilled Nurse to obtain weight every visit and notify RN/Physician of weight gain of 3 lbs within 1 day or 5 lbs within one week….” The clinical record included SN visit notes dated 11/21/25, 11/28/25, 12/01/25 and 12/19/25 and lacked weight assessments as ordered.”
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Influenza And Pneumococcal Vaccines
The inspectors’ words, 217 words
“Influenza and pneumococcal vaccines CFR(s): 484.60(b)(2) Influenza and pneumococcal vaccines may be administered per agency policy developed in consultation with a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist, and after an assessment of the patient to determine for contraindications. This Element is not met as evidenced by: Based on clinical record reviews and staff interviews, in 5 of 7 (Pts. #1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure that Pts. were assessed for Pneumonia vaccination status. Findings include: 1. During the entrance interview with the Executive Director on 01/05/26 at 9:00 AM, it was stated that the Pneumonia vaccination assessment for Pts. are completed at the Start of Care (SOC) and documented as part of the initial SOC assessment. 2. The following clinical records were reviewed from 01/05/26 to 01/07/26. The records lacked documentation of the pneumonia vaccination assessment: Pt. # 1 SOC (Start of Care) 10/23/25 Pt. # 2 SOC 12/22/25 Pt. # 3 SOC 12/23/25 Pt. # 4 SOC 09/01/25 Pt. # 6 SOC 08/26/25 Pt. # 7 SOC 11/22/24 3. During interviews with the Executive Director and Patient Care Manager on 01/07/26 at 11:30 AM and on 01/07/26 with the Executive Director between 1:13 PM and 2:45 PM, the Administrative team confirmed the above findings.”
The one inspection in the last three years
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | Recertification inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it certified?
- Medicare-certified home health agency since Apr 15, 2011.
- Ownership: proprietary (for profit).
- No For hospices, home health agencies, hospitals and dialysis facilities, CMS writes deficiencies at two levels. Standard is the usual one; condition-level is the more serious, when a problem is serious enough that the provider doesn’t meet a whole condition of taking part in Medicare. Source: CMS, State Operations Manual. deficiency on record in the last three years.
CMS, Home Health Care Agencies. Released Oct 21, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR home health inspection reports. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has anything been proven against it?
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for home health agencies, so none are shown.
- 0 deficiencies cited in the last three years came from inspections that included a complaint investigation.
CMS, QCOR home health inspection reports. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
Who does the caring?
- Offers nursing care, physical therapy and occupational therapy.
- Doesn’t offer speech pathology, medical social services and home health aide services.
- CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for home health agencies.
CMS, Home Health Care Agencies. Released Oct 21, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Who owns it?
- AFAM Holding Co LLC owns 99% directly since Mar 1, 2019; Illinois Home CARE Holdings LLC owns 1% directly since Mar 1, 2019.
- LHC Group Inc. runs it.
- 8 owners or officers are people: Marcus Macip (corporate officer); Kimberly Seymour (corporate officer, 0%); Kimberly Seymour (managing employee (on the payroll), 0%); Joni Babineaux (corporate officer, 0%); Rochelle T Seigler (managing employee (on the payroll), 0%); Wendy Daigle (corporate director, 0%); Joshua Lee Proffitt (corporate officer); Amy Cormier (corporate director, 0%).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, Home Health Agency All Owners and Home Health Agency Enrollments. Released Sep 29, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unitedhealth Group Incorporated | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 100% | Feb 22, 2023 |
| LHC Group Inc. | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 100% | Apr 1, 2018 |
| Almost Family, Inc. | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 100% | Mar 1, 2019 |
| AFAM Holding Co LLC | Owns 5% or more directly | 99% | Mar 1, 2019 |
| National Health Industries, Inc. | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 80% | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Afam Sub I LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 20% | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Illinois Home CARE Holdings LLC | Owns 5% or more directly | 1% | Mar 1, 2019 |
| LHC Group Inc. | Runs it (operational or managerial control) | Mar 1, 2019 |
How do patients fare?
- CMS rates its quality of patient care 2 of 5.
- CMS gives no CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.: “Fewer than 70 patients completed the survey.”
- CMS compares it with the national rate: discharged to the community, the same; potentially preventable hospital stays, the same; potentially preventable readmissions after discharge, the same.
CMS, Home Health Care Agencies and Home Health Patient Survey. Released Oct 21, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Quality of patient care ratingCMS star rating, 1 to 5 in half stars | 2 of 5 |
| Patient survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of the agency’s patients, 1 to 5 | Not rated |
| Discharged to the communityCMS’s risk-adjusted rate, compared with the national rate | 83.95% (same as the national rate) |
| Potentially preventable hospital staysCMS’s risk-adjusted rate, compared with the national rate | 9.42% (same as the national rate) |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after dischargeCMS’s risk-adjusted rate, compared with the national rate | 4.15% (same as the national rate) |
How does it compare nearby?
- Of the 93 agencies CMS’s data show serving patients in ZIP code 60031, where this agency’s office is, 92 have a quality of patient care rating; the middle one is 3.5 of 5, and this one is rated 2 of 5.
CMS, Home Health ZIP Codes and Home Health Care Agencies. Released Oct 21, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Place | Quality rating |
|---|---|
| North Shore at Home | 3 |
| Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care This home health agency | 2 |
| Residential Home Health | 3.5 |
| Advocate Home Health Care Serv | 4 |
| Enhabit Home Health | 3 |
| Amedisys Home Health | 4.5 |
| Apple Home Healthcare, Ltd. | 4.5 |
| T & N Health Services Inc. | 3.5 |
| American Home Care Express Inc. | 3 |
| Inspired Homecare of Illinois, LLC | 4.5 |
| Elara Caring | 4 |
| Progressive Home Health Care | 5 |
What the record doesn’t say
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for home health agencies, so none are shown.
- Only complaints that led to a citation appear; complaints that didn’t aren’t published.
- QCOR says some of its home health reports are accurate or available only through May 19, 2021, because of a systems migration.
- Many home health agencies are inspected by a private accrediting organisation instead of the state, and QCOR’s home health file doesn’t appear to include those inspections: no inspection on record here doesn’t mean none took place.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Agencies (6jpm-sxkc).
Released Oct 21, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Patient Survey (ccn4-8vby).
Released Oct 21, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QCOR home health inspection reports (HHA_2567s_2018_to_2026YTD.xlsx).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Agency All Owners (fc009b2d-7846-44b1-b4a1-692f0c143879).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Agency Enrollments (15f64ab4-3172-4a27-b589-ebd67a6d28aa).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health ZIP Codes (m5eg-upu5).
Released Oct 21, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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