Desert Star Home Health
El Paso, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 747761)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (915) 566-0999 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Desert Star Home Health holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not available in the current data, so that measure should be considered not yet rated.
Desert Star Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in El Paso, Texas.
Yes, Desert Star Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 747761, certified since October 24, 2012, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare's Care Compare website.
About this agency
Desert Star Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in El Paso, Texas, serving 23 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2012, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
Desert Star Home Health offers the following services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Desert Star Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. No patient survey star rating is currently available in the provided data, so the agency's patient experience score should be considered not yet rated based on this dataset.
On CMS timely-care measures, 74.14% of patients received care in a timely manner after referral. For functional outcomes, 62.56% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, per CMS-reported measures.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Medicare's Care Compare website for the most current information, as ratings and measures are updated periodically. Families considering this agency should review the full Care Compare profile and contact the agency directly for details not captured in this public dataset, such as staff availability and scheduling.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Desert Star Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 747761), certified since October 24, 2012, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Desert Star Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, 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 holds a 1.5-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?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data; contact the agency at (915) 566-0999 or check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Desert Star Home Health's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Desert Star Home Health serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in El Paso, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing levels, scheduling availability, and recent quality measures; contact the agency at (915) 566-0999 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Desert Star Home Health has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2012.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Desert Star Home Health 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 the agency at (915) 566-0999 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Desert Star Home Health at (915) 566-0999 to inquire about starting services.
What were the timely-care and walking-improvement results reported by CMS?
CMS data shows 74.14% of patients received timely care and 62.56% showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/24/2012. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.