Essential Home Care Inc
Mcallen, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 457858)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 683-0505 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Essential Home Care Inc does not currently have a published CMS quality star rating, so it is listed as not yet rated on Care Compare; the Texas state average is 3 stars. No patient survey star rating is available for this agency either.
Essential Home Care Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 1 ZIP code from its Mcallen, Texas office.
Yes, Essential Home Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 457858, certified since June 14, 2005, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Essential Home Care Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Mcallen, Texas, providing services including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2005 (CCN 457858).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Essential Home Care Inc does not currently have a published CMS quality star rating, meaning the agency is not yet rated on this measure. The Texas state average CMS quality star rating is 3 stars. No patient survey star rating is available in the provided data, so patient survey results cannot be reported at this time. Similarly, specific figures for timely initiation of care and improvement in walking or moving around were not included in the available data for this agency, and therefore cannot be stated here.
Essential Home Care Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 1 ZIP code from its Mcallen, Texas office. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to consult the official CMS Care Compare website for the most current star ratings, patient experience data, and quality measures, as this profile reflects only the data provided and does not include cost information, staffing levels, or other details not published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Essential Home Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 457858), certified since June 14, 2005, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Essential Home Care Inc is not yet rated on CMS Care Compare; the Texas state average quality star rating is 3.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is available in the provided CMS data for this agency.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify current quality ratings and staffing information on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/457858?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 1 ZIP code from its Mcallen, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current quality ratings, staff qualifications, and service availability by contacting the agency at (956) 683-0505 and reviewing Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, as certified by Medicare, includes skilled services like nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically involves non-skilled assistance not covered by Medicare; for specifics on this agency's scope, contact them at (956) 683-0505.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Essential Home Care Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2005.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Essential Home Care Inc is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (956) 683-0505 for specific information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Essential Home Care Inc at (956) 683-0505 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/14/2005. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.