A Better Homecare
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 679731)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 152 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 401-9423 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
A Better Homecare holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Texas average of 3 stars, and a 2-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect performance below the state average.
A Better Homecare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 152 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office.
Yes, A Better Homecare is Medicare-certified, with CCN 679731, certified since March 17, 2008, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS records.
About this agency
A Better Homecare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Houston, Texas, certified since March 17, 2008. The agency is government-owned and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, A Better Homecare holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Texas state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is also 2 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. On measures of timely care, the agency began services promptly for 98.11% of patients, a figure reported in CMS's most recent data vintage. For patients receiving therapy, 66.71% showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their care, as tracked by CMS outcome measures.
A Better Homecare serves a broad area, covering 152 ZIP codes from its Houston office, indicating a wide geographic reach for home health services in the region.
All ratings and performance figures cited here are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified independently for the most current information, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically. Families considering this agency are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile and confirm current details directly with the agency before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, A Better Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 679731), certified since March 17, 2008, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
A Better Homecare has a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review A Better Homecare's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/679731?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
A Better Homecare serves 152 ZIP codes from its office in Houston, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 152 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
For specific questions about staffing, caregiver qualifications, and service availability, contact the agency directly at (713) 401-9423 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
A Better Homecare has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2008.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
A Better Homecare is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (713) 401-9423 to discuss coverage and payment details, and verify with Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach A Better Homecare at (713) 401-9423 to inquire about starting care.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; contact the agency at (713) 401-9423 for clarification and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/17/2008. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.