Assistcare
Athens, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 459266)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 100 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 657-4413 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Assistcare holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Texas state average of 3 stars, and a 2-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data, so families may want to review the full report before deciding.
Assistcare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 100 ZIP codes from its Athens, Texas office.
Yes, Assistcare is Medicare-certified, with CCN 459266, certified since 1997, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Assistcare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Athens, Texas, certified since May 13, 1997. It operates as a proprietary (for-profit) agency and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, Assistcare serves a wide area, covering 100 ZIP codes from its Athens office.
Per CMS Care Compare quality data, Assistcare holds an overall quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 2 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey. On process-of-care measures, CMS data shows Assistcare provided timely initiation of care in 93.93% of applicable cases, and 57.99% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on the same CMS dataset.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect a specific reporting period as published by CMS; ratings and percentages may be updated in future CMS data releases, so families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to contact the agency directly for questions about specific services, staffing, or care logistics not covered by CMS's published quality metrics.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Assistcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 459266) and has been since May 13, 1997, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Assistcare 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?
Assistcare has a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Assistcare's CMS patient survey star rating is 2 stars.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Assistcare's official CMS Care Compare profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/459266?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, Assistcare serves 100 ZIP codes from its Athens, Texas office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 100 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data does not specify recommended questions; contact Assistcare at (903) 657-4413 and review its CMS Care Compare profile for details on staffing and care plans.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not define this distinction; contact Assistcare at (903) 657-4413 for clarification on the services they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Assistcare has been Medicare-certified since May 13, 1997.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Assistcare is a proprietary, for-profit agency according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures; contact Assistcare at (903) 657-4413 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Assistcare by phone at (903) 657-4413.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/13/1997. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.