Mercy Home Health
Brownsville, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 679289)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 554-0006 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mercy Home Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars, but it has a 4-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures and review the full CMS Care Compare listing for details.
Mercy Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology services according to CMS data. It serves 12 ZIP codes from its office in Brownsville, Texas.
Yes, Mercy Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 679289, certified since June 13, 2003, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Mercy Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Brownsville, Texas, certified since June 13, 2003. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider under CMS ownership classifications.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mercy Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology services to patients within its service area, which covers 12 ZIP codes surrounding Brownsville, TX.
Based on the latest CMS Care Compare data, Mercy Home Health holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.
CMS data also show that 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral. Additionally, 75.99% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health episode, a measure CMS tracks to assess functional outcomes.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the most current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions, and to contact the agency directly for information not captured in this profile, such as staffing, availability, or scheduling.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Mercy Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 679289), certified since June 13, 2003, so eligible services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
According to CMS data, Mercy Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mercy Home Health has a 2.5-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?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Mercy Home Health's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/679289?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Mercy Home Health serves 12 ZIP codes from its Brownsville, TX office, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, service availability, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (956) 554-0006 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Mercy Home Health has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 2003.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Mercy Home Health is classified as a proprietary (for-profit) agency under CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact Mercy Home Health at (956) 554-0006 and verify coverage details with Medicare or your insurer.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Mercy Home Health at (956) 554-0006 to inquire about starting care.
How did patients improve in walking or moving around?
CMS data show 75.99% of Mercy Home Health's patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Was care started in a timely manner?
According to CMS data, 100.00% of Mercy Home Health's patients received timely initiation of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/13/2003. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.