Carter Healthcare
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 679357)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 85 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 688-4876 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carter Healthcare holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Texas state average of 3 stars. A specific patient survey star rating was not provided in the available CMS data, so that measure should be checked directly on Care Compare.
Carter Healthcare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology. It serves 85 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office.
Yes, Carter Healthcare is Medicare-certified, with CCN 679357, certified since October 2003, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Carter Healthcare is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in San Antonio, Texas, serving patients across 85 ZIP codes. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 2, 2003 (CCN 679357) and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Carter Healthcare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Carter Healthcare holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 3 stars. A specific patient survey star rating was not provided in the available CMS data; consumers should check Care Compare directly for the most current patient experience scores.
On CMS timeliness measures, Carter Healthcare reports that 100.00% of home health care episodes began care in a timely manner. For functional outcomes, 85.07% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on CMS data.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and are intended to give families a factual snapshot of the agency's certification status, ownership, service offerings, and quality metrics. Families are encouraged to review the full Care Compare listing for the most current details and to contact the agency directly with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from Carter Healthcare?
Yes, Carter Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 679357), certified since October 2, 2003, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does Carter Healthcare offer?
Carter Healthcare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology.
What is Carter Healthcare's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Carter Healthcare has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about Carter Healthcare in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating was not included in the available data; call (210) 688-4876 or check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.
How do I check Carter Healthcare's quality and staffing record?
You can review Carter Healthcare's full quality data at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/679357?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does Carter Healthcare serve?
Carter Healthcare serves 85 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 85 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring Carter Healthcare?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific patient outcomes by calling (210) 688-4876, and verify quality details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing and therapy services Carter Healthcare provides, is medically ordered skilled care, whereas non-medical home care covers non-skilled assistance not covered by this CMS data; contact the agency at (210) 688-4876 for clarification of specific offerings.
How long has Carter Healthcare been Medicare-certified?
Carter Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since October 2, 2003.
Who owns Carter Healthcare — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Carter Healthcare is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact Carter Healthcare at (210) 688-4876 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact Carter Healthcare to start care?
You can reach Carter Healthcare at (210) 688-4876 to inquire about starting services.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/02/2003. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.