Ascension At Home
Waco, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 457377)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 77 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (254) 523-6970 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ascension At Home holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, at the Texas state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Ascension At Home offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 77 ZIP codes from its Waco, Texas office.
Yes, Ascension At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 457377), certified since June 13, 1985, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is verified through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Ascension At Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Waco, Texas, certified since June 13, 1985 (CCN 457377). The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Ascension At Home holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is at the Texas state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting feedback gathered through the CMS Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey. On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 99.65% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 89.36% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Ascension At Home reports serving 77 ZIP codes from its Waco office, indicating a broad service area within the region. All figures cited here — star ratings, survey results, and quality measures — come from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing for home health services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Ascension At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 457377) and has been since June 13, 1985, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Ascension At Home 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?
The agency holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures directly at the CMS Care Compare page for this agency: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/457377?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Ascension At Home reports serving 77 ZIP codes from its Waco, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 77 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by contacting the agency directly at (254) 523-6970, and verify quality measures on Medicare Care Compare.
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 (254) 523-6970 for details on the types of care they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Ascension At Home has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ascension At Home is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (254) 523-6970 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify Medicare coverage rules on Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Ascension At Home at (254) 523-6970 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/13/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.