Ark La Tex Home Health, Inc.
Shreveport, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197247)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 747-6180 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ark La Tex Home Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Louisiana average of 3.5 stars, but its patient survey rating is 4 stars. This means patient experience feedback is comparatively strong even though the overall quality-measure score trails the state average.
Ark La Tex Home Health provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology. It serves 41 ZIP codes from its Shreveport, Louisiana office.
Yes, Ark La Tex Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197247, certified since May 19, 1989, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Ark La Tex Home Health, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Shreveport, Louisiana, certified since May 19, 1989. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Ark La Tex Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology services. The agency serves a broad area, covering 41 ZIP codes from its Shreveport office.
On CMS quality measures, the agency holds a 2.5-star overall quality rating, which falls below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. In the CMS patient survey ratings, the agency scored 4 stars, reflecting patient-reported experience data. Among CMS process and outcome measures, 99.73% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 75.99% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and represent a single data vintage snapshot; ratings and measures may be updated periodically by CMS. Families and caregivers are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date figures before making decisions. No information about specific staff availability, languages spoken, or costs is published by CMS and none is included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Ark La Tex Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197247), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 2.5-star overall CMS quality rating, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 41 ZIP codes from its Shreveport, Louisiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this agency reports serving.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 1989.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures; please contact the agency at (318) 747-6180 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Ark La Tex Home Health at (318) 747-6180.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and scheduling by contacting the agency directly at (318) 747-6180, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided covers Medicare-certified home health services such as nursing and therapy; for details on non-medical home care distinctions, contact the agency at (318) 747-6180.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/19/1989. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.