Guardian Healthcare
Bellaire, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 678166)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 146 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 481-2974 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Guardian Healthcare holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Texas state average of 3 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Guardian Healthcare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 146 ZIP codes from its Bellaire, Texas office.
Yes, Guardian Healthcare is Medicare-certified, with CCN 678166, certified since 1996, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details beyond Medicare certification status can be confirmed from this data.
About this agency
Guardian Healthcare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Bellaire, Texas, certified since March 27, 1996. It is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) agency and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Guardian Healthcare holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Texas state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
On CMS timeliness measures, 94.06% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. Regarding functional outcomes, 88.48% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on CMS-reported outcome data.
Guardian Healthcare's service area spans 146 ZIP codes from its Bellaire, Texas office, indicating a broad geographic reach across the surrounding region.
All ratings and statistics cited here come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current figures, as this data reflects a specific reporting period and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Guardian Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 678166, certified since March 27, 1996), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
Guardian Healthcare 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?
Guardian Healthcare has a 3.5-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 has a 3-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Guardian Healthcare's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Guardian Healthcare serves 146 ZIP codes from its Bellaire, Texas office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 146 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific care plans, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (281) 481-2974.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services Guardian Healthcare provides, involves medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; contact the agency at (281) 481-2974 for specifics on their scope of care.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Guardian Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since March 27, 1996.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Guardian Healthcare is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact Guardian Healthcare at (281) 481-2974 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Guardian Healthcare at (281) 481-2974 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/27/1996. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.