Christus Homecare
Lufkin, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 679505)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (936) 875-9000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Christus Homecare holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Texas state average of 3 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means clinical outcome measures rate below average while patient experience feedback rates very high.
Christus Homecare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in Lufkin, Texas.
Yes, Christus Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 679505, certified since 2006), 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
Christus Homecare is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Lufkin, Texas, certified since July 14, 2006. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and 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 Homecare holds a CMS quality star rating of 2, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5, the highest possible score, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys. Among CMS-reported clinical measures, 95.67% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 70.55% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Christus Homecare reports serving 46 ZIP codes from its Lufkin, Texas office, indicating a broad regional service area in East Texas.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile. Families considering this agency should review the current Care Compare listing directly for the latest star ratings and outcome measures, and contact the agency directly for details not published by CMS, such as staffing levels, languages spoken, and scheduling availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from Christus Homecare?
Yes, Christus Homecare is Medicare-certified under CCN 679505, certified since July 14, 2006, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.
What services does Christus Homecare offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is Christus Homecare's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Christus Homecare has a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about Christus Homecare in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score in CMS's patient experience survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Christus Homecare's current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does Christus Homecare serve?
The agency reports serving 46 ZIP codes from its office in Lufkin, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific outcome measures; contact the agency at (936) 875-9000 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not describe non-medical home care; Christus Homecare is certified for Medicare home health services such as nursing and therapy, so contact the agency at (936) 875-9000 for clarification on other care types.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Christus Homecare has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 2006.
Who owns Christus Homecare — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Christus Homecare is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (936) 875-9000 to discuss coverage and payment details.
How do I contact Christus Homecare to start care?
You can reach Christus Homecare at (936) 875-9000, or verify details and referral information via Medicare Care Compare.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/14/2006. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.