Shields Healthcare Services Pllc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 747678)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 412-1213 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shields Healthcare Services is not yet rated with a CMS quality star rating, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 3 stars is available, and no patient survey star rating is currently listed either. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most up-to-date rating status.
Shields Healthcare Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 48 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office.
Yes, Shields Healthcare Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 747678, certified since January 23, 2012, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Shields Healthcare Services PLLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Houston, Texas, certified since January 23, 2012 (CCN 747678). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Shields Healthcare Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a broad area, covering 48 ZIP codes from its Houston location.
Per the available CMS data, this agency is not yet rated with a CMS quality star rating, so no comparison can be made to the Texas state average quality star rating of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is also not present in the available data. One measure that is reported is timely initiation of care, where Shields Healthcare Services shows a rate of 100.00%, meaning that in the reporting period, care began promptly for patients referred to the agency, based on CMS data. No data was provided on improvement in walking or moving around for this agency.
All ratings and metrics referenced here come from CMS Care Compare data; families should check the official Care Compare listing for the most current data vintage and any updates to star ratings, as CMS refreshes this information periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing for home health agencies.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Shields Healthcare Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 747678, certified since 01/23/2012), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency 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?
According to CMS data, this agency is not yet rated with a quality star rating, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 3 stars can be made.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is available in the current CMS data for this agency; contact the agency at (832) 412-1213 or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review this agency's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/747678?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Shields Healthcare Services serves 48 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific services for your situation by contacting the agency directly at (832) 412-1213, and verify ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered care; the data provided does not address non-medical home care distinctions, so contact the agency for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Shields Healthcare Services has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 2012.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
This agency is listed as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (832) 412-1213 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Shields Healthcare Services at (832) 412-1213 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/23/2012. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.