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SOUTHERNCARE, INC.
NPI 1124727623
Hospice Care, Community Based in Buffalo Grove, IL

Active since February 23, 2023
1110 W LAKE COOK RD STE 130, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089(847) 272-7338(847) 272-7380 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 3, 2026, Feb 23, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Southerncare, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SOUTHERNCARE, INC. (NPI 1124727623), doing business as Heartland Hospice (northbrook), is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since February 2023. The organization lists Jennifer Tyler, Vp Of Regulatory Counsel, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124727623
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHERNCARE, INC.
Location Address1110 W LAKE COOK RD STE 130Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-1965
Mailing AddressPo Box 4060, Attn: RegulatoryMooresville, NC 28117-4060 · (704) 664-2876 · Fax (704) 230-0946
Phone(847) 272-7338
Fax(847) 272-7380
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJennifer TylerVp Of Regulatory Counsel · (704) 664-2876
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1124727623 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1110 W LAKE COOK RD STE 130, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHeartland Hospice (northbrook)

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Heartland Hospice (northbrook) (CMS certification number 141586), from CMS Care Compare.

Heartland Hospice (northbrook)

Hospice · Buffalo Grove, IL
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number141586
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 1, 1995
Average Daily Census107patients per day on average
Location1110 W Lake Cook Rd, Ste 130Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 · Lake County
Phone(847) 272-7338
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home19%
Assisted living facility35%
Nursing facility45%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Patients with cancer
17%
Patients with dementia
31%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
17%
Patients with respiratory disease
2%
Patients with stroke
21%
Patients with other conditions
5%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
335 patient stays
99.7%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
335 patient stays
97%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
335 patient stays
98.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
148 patient stays
98%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
335 patient stays
98.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
85 patient stays
91.8%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
61 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
335 patient stays
92.2%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
510 patient stays
62.4%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 30
39.4%
Early live discharges
National percentile 82
11.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 68
45.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 51
6.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 72
2.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 69
$19,933
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 53
12.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 15
5%
Visits near death
National percentile 42
92.1%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MARIE BRIGGS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
1110 W LAKE COOK RD STE 130
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
Lake County (630) 709-4565
IN HOME HEALTH, LLC
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1110 W LAKE COOK RD STE 130
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
Lake County (847) 272-7338

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Southerncare, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Southerncare, Inc. is 1124727623. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2023. The provider is doing business as Heartland Hospice (Northbrook).

Where is Southerncare, Inc. located?

Southerncare, Inc. is located at 1110 W Lake Cook Rd Ste 130, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. The listed phone number is (847) 272-7338.

What is Southerncare, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Is Southerncare, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Heartland Hospice (northbrook) is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 141586), certified since November 1, 1995.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Southerncare, Inc. was last updated on September 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.