Essential Home Health
Lubbock, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 457822)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (806) 747-4229 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Essential Home Health does not currently have a published CMS quality star rating or a patient survey star rating, so it is listed as not yet rated. The Texas state average quality rating is 3 stars, but no comparison can be made for this agency at this time.
Essential Home Health offers Nursing Care. It serves 1 ZIP code from its office in Lubbock, Texas.
Yes, Essential Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 457822, certified since April 20, 2005, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification fact.
About this agency
Essential Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Lubbock, Texas, offering Nursing Care to patients in its service area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 20, 2005, according to CMS records, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Essential Home Health does not currently have a published CMS quality star rating, meaning it is not yet rated on that measure. The Texas state average quality star rating is 3 stars, but no comparison can be made for this agency since it lacks a rating. Similarly, no patient survey star rating is available in the provided data, so patient survey results cannot be reported at this time.
No specific figures for timely initiation of care or improvement in walking measures were included in the available data for this agency, so these quality measures cannot be described here. Families interested in these details should consult the official CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures.
Essential Home Health serves a limited geographic area, covering 1 ZIP code from its Lubbock, Texas office, according to CMS data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Ratings and figures reflect the vintage of the data provided and may have changed since publication; consult Care Compare directly for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Essential Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 457822) and has been since April 20, 2005, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
According to CMS data, Essential Home Health offers Nursing Care.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Essential Home Health is not yet rated on CMS quality stars; the Texas state average is 3 stars, but no comparison is available for this agency.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is available for this agency in the provided data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Essential Home Health's official CMS Care Compare profile at the provided URL for the latest quality and staffing information.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Essential Home Health serves 1 ZIP code from its Lubbock, Texas location, according to CMS data.
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 specific care plans, staff qualifications, and scheduling; contact the agency at (806) 747-4229 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the Nursing Care offered here, involves skilled medical services ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care provides non-clinical assistance; this data does not cover non-medical care details.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Essential Home Health has been Medicare-certified since April 20, 2005.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Essential Home Health is a proprietary, for-profit agency, according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (806) 747-4229 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Essential Home Health at (806) 747-4229 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/20/2005. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.