Christus Good Shepherd
Longview, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 457691)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 686-9251 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Christus Good Shepherd holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Texas state average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Christus Good Shepherd offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 31 ZIP codes from its Longview, Texas office.
Yes, Christus Good Shepherd is Medicare-certified, with CCN 457691, certified since September 27, 1984, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Christus Good Shepherd is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Longview, Texas, serving 31 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 1984, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Christus Good Shepherd 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, Christus Good Shepherd holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Texas state average of 3. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, based on patient experience surveys collected by CMS.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 99.41% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner, and 86.80% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic CMS updates; consumers should verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website before making care decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Christus Good Shepherd is Medicare-certified (CCN 457691), certified since September 27, 1984, so eligible home health services are covered under 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?
Christus Good Shepherd has a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Texas state average of 3.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 5 out of 5, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Christus Good Shepherd's full quality and staffing record on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (CCN 457691).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Longview, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staffing, scheduling, and availability details by contacting the agency directly at (903) 686-9251, and review its current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Christus Good Shepherd has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 1984.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (903) 686-9251 for specific cost and payment information.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Christus Good Shepherd at (903) 686-9251 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
CMS data shows 99.41% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner.
What percentage of patients improved in walking ability?
CMS data shows 86.80% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/27/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.