Brightstar Care
Laredo, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 679547)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 145 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 712-9988 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brightstar Care holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star data was not available in the CMS record for this agency.
Brightstar Care offers Nursing Care and Physical Therapy services. It serves 145 ZIP codes from its office in Laredo, Texas.
Yes, Brightstar Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 679547 and certification since September 7, 2006, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Brightstar Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Laredo, Texas, providing Nursing Care and Physical Therapy services. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 7, 2006, and operates under a proprietary (for-profit) ownership structure.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Brightstar Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which falls below the Texas state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available CMS record, so this measure is not reported here. Among CMS outcome measures, 85.71% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 73.73% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Brightstar Care reports a service area covering 145 ZIP codes from its Laredo, Texas office, indicating a broad regional footprint for home health services in South Texas.
All quality figures cited above reflect CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare website directly for the most current ratings and measures, as these figures are updated periodically and may change over time. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS Care Compare does not publish pricing for home health agencies. Prospective patients and families should contact the agency directly to discuss specific care needs, availability, and any details not captured in the CMS dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Brightstar Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 679547) and has been certified since September 7, 2006, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Brightstar Care offers Nursing Care and Physical Therapy.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 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?
Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available CMS record for this agency; contact the agency at (956) 712-9988 or check Medicare Care Compare directly for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Brightstar Care's full CMS Care Compare profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/679547?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Brightstar Care serves 145 ZIP codes from its Laredo, Texas office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 145 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific care plans, and how they address the below-average quality rating; contact the agency at (956) 712-9988 for details not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the Nursing Care and Physical Therapy services this agency provides, involves medically ordered clinical care; the CMS data provided does not address non-medical home care services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Brightstar Care has been Medicare-certified since September 7, 2006.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Brightstar Care is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS Care Compare does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (956) 712-9988 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Brightstar Care at (956) 712-9988 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/07/2006. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.