Border Skilled Services Inc
Laredo, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 747258)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 724-9999 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Border Skilled Services Inc is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, and no patient survey star rating is currently available in CMS data. The Texas state average quality star rating is 3, but a direct comparison for this agency cannot be made until it receives an official rating.
Border Skilled Services Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 6 ZIP codes from its office in Laredo, Texas.
Yes, Border Skilled Services Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 747258, certified since June 12, 2009, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Border Skilled Services Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Laredo, Texas, serving 6 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 2009 and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
Border Skilled Services Inc offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this agency is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, so no comparison to the Texas state average star rating (3 stars) is currently available. A patient survey star rating is also not provided in the available data. One quality measure that is reported is timely initiation of care, where the agency shows a rate of 100.00%, meaning care began promptly for patients in the reporting period according to CMS data. Data on walking or moving improvement measures is not available in the current dataset.
Because star ratings are not yet published for this agency, families are encouraged to check the CMS Care Compare website directly for the most current quality information before making care decisions. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data and should be verified against the most recent listing for updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Border Skilled Services Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 747258, certified since June 12, 2009, so eligible services are covered by Medicare 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?
Border Skilled Services Inc is not yet rated by CMS, so a comparison to the Texas state average of 3 stars cannot currently be made.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not available in the current CMS data for this agency; contact the agency at (956) 724-9999 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view current CMS Care Compare data for this agency at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/747258?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 6 ZIP codes from its Laredo, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current quality ratings, service availability in your ZIP code, and staffing details by contacting the agency directly at (956) 724-9999.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered under this agency's certification; contact the agency for specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Border Skilled Services Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 2009.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency operates as a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (956) 724-9999 and verify coverage details with Medicare directly.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Border Skilled Services Inc at (956) 724-9999 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/12/2009. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.