East Texas Home Health
Chester, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 678137)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (936) 969-2103 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
East Texas Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Texas state average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
East Texas Home Health provides Nursing Care and Physical Therapy services. It serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Chester, Texas.
Yes, East Texas Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 678137, certified since February 12, 1996, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is based on its certification status listed in CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
East Texas Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Chester, Texas, certified since February 12, 1996. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers Nursing Care and Physical Therapy services to patients in its service area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, East Texas Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5, which is above the Texas state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5, reflecting patient feedback collected as part of the CMS Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) survey.
On process-of-care measures reported by CMS, East Texas Home Health shows a timely initiation of care rate of 100.00%, meaning all reported patients began care within the CMS-defined timely window. The agency's reported rate of patients who showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care is 87.95%.
East Texas Home Health reports serving 17 ZIP codes from its Chester, Texas office. All star ratings, survey results, and outcome percentages cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current data vintage and any updates, as CMS periodically refreshes these figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, East Texas Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 678137), certified since February 12, 1996, so eligible services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care and Physical Therapy, per CMS Care Compare listing.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 5, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review East Texas Home Health's full profile on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (CCN 678137).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 17 ZIP codes from its Chester, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and coverage of your ZIP code; contact the agency at (936) 969-2103 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
East Texas Home Health has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 1996.
Who owns this agency?
East Texas Home Health is a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (936) 969-2103 and consult Medicare Care Compare for coverage information.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach East Texas Home Health at (936) 969-2103.
What were the timely care and walking improvement outcomes reported?
CMS data shows a 100.00% timely initiation of care rate and an 87.95% rate of patients improving in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/12/1996. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.