Shining Nightingale Health Care
Bay City, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 679461)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (979) 323-7099 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shining Nightingale Health Care does not currently have a CMS overall quality star rating or a patient survey star rating listed, compared to a Texas state average of 3 stars. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most up-to-date rating information before deciding.
Shining Nightingale Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Bay City, Texas.
Yes, Shining Nightingale Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 679461), certified since April 12, 2004, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Shining Nightingale Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Bay City, Texas, certified since April 12, 2004 (CCN 679461). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Shining Nightingale Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a service area covering 13 ZIP codes from its Bay City office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Shining Nightingale Health Care is not yet rated with a CMS overall quality star rating, compared to a Texas state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is also not provided in the available data, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure as well. Available quality measures show that timely initiation of care occurred for 95.00% of patients, meaning care began promptly after referral in the large majority of cases. Data on improvement in walking or moving around was not provided for this agency.
Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the agency's full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current star ratings, outcome measures, and survey results, and to contact the agency directly to confirm current service availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Shining Nightingale Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 679461) and has been certified since April 12, 2004, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
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 Care Compare data, this agency is not yet rated on the overall quality star scale, while the Texas state average is 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not available in the current data; contact the agency at (979) 323-7099 and check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full profile, including any updated ratings and measures, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/679461?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Shining Nightingale Health Care serves 13 ZIP codes from its Bay City, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific outcome measures by calling the agency at (979) 323-7099, and review its Care Compare page for details not listed here.
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 and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered by this CMS data; contact the agency for specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 12, 2004.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Shining Nightingale Health Care is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (979) 323-7099 to discuss coverage and payment options.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Shining Nightingale Health Care at (979) 323-7099 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/12/2004. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.