Acara
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 747169)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 272-7007 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Acara holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Texas average of 3 stars, but has a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures and review current details on Medicare Care Compare.
Acara offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 97 ZIP codes from its office in San Antonio, Texas.
Yes, Acara is Medicare-certified, with CCN 747169, certified since April 20, 2009, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage specifics for individual patients should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Acara is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in San Antonio, Texas, certified since April 20, 2009. It is a proprietary (for-profit) agency offering the following services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Acara holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experiences captured in CMS survey data. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 90.21% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 70.95% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
Acara reports serving 97 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available to CMS at the time of reporting. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the agency's current profile directly on Medicare Care Compare for the latest figures and to confirm details such as availability and specific care arrangements, which are not published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Acara is Medicare-certified (CCN 747169) since April 20, 2009, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Acara 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?
Acara has a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Acara has a patient survey star rating of 5 out of 5, based on CMS-collected patient survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Acara's current ratings and measures at the Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/747169?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Acara serves 97 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, care plans, and specific outcome measures; contact Acara at (210) 272-7007 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like Acara's Medicare-certified services, includes skilled nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-skilled assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Acara has been Medicare-certified since April 20, 2009.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Acara is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact Acara at (210) 272-7007 and check with Medicare or your insurance for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Acara at (210) 272-7007 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/20/2009. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.