Dchc Home Health & Hospice
Alice, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 673199)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 335-2435 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dchc Home Health & Hospice holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Dchc Home Health & Hospice offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 51 ZIP codes from its office in Alice, Texas.
Yes, Dchc Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 673199, certified since April 19, 2005, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage specifics for individual patients should be confirmed with Medicare or the agency directly.
About this agency
Dchc Home Health & Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Alice, Texas, certified since April 19, 2005 (CCN 673199). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Dchc Home Health & Hospice holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which falls below the Texas state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 stars, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey. On CMS timeliness measures, 97.78% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. Among patients needing improvement in mobility, 77.08% showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around, based on CMS outcome data.
The agency reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its office in Alice, Texas, indicating a moderately broad service area in the surrounding region.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available from Medicare at the time of this profile. Families are encouraged to verify current ratings and service details directly through Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the agency, since CMS updates these figures periodically and does not publish cost information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Dchc Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 673199) and has been since April 19, 2005, so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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?
The agency has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 3-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/673199?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 51 ZIP codes from its office in Alice, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, scheduling, and specific care plans by calling the agency at (888) 335-2435, and review its ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 2005.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (888) 335-2435 for details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Dchc Home Health & Hospice directly at (888) 335-2435.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This listing reflects a Medicare-certified home health agency providing skilled services like nursing and therapy; for details on non-medical home care distinctions, contact the agency at (888) 335-2435.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/19/2005. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.