Southern Lone Star Healthcare & Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 679603)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 484-8132 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southern Lone Star Healthcare & Hospice is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, and no patient survey star rating is currently available either. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most up-to-date rating status.
Southern Lone Star Healthcare & Hospice offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 29 ZIP codes from its Houston, TX office.
Yes, Southern Lone Star Healthcare & Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 679603, certified since December 6, 2006, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details beyond certification status are available in this data.
About this agency
Southern Lone Star Healthcare & Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Houston, TX, certified since December 6, 2006 (CCN 679603). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care, as listed in CMS Care Compare data.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Southern Lone Star Healthcare & Hospice is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, so no comparison to the Texas state average star rating of 3 can be made at this time. Similarly, no patient survey star rating is currently available for this agency in the CMS data reviewed. Because these ratings are absent, figures for timely initiation of care and improvement in walking are also not available in the data provided for this profile.
The agency reports serving 29 ZIP codes from its Houston, TX office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the region.
This profile is based solely on CMS Care Compare data. Because star ratings and outcome measures are not currently published for this agency, families are encouraged to check the Medicare Care Compare website directly for the most current rating status before making care decisions, and to contact the agency for further details on services and availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Southern Lone Star Healthcare & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 679603), certified since 12/06/2006, 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?
The agency is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, 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 currently available for this agency in the CMS data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and details at the Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/679603?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 29 ZIP codes from its Houston, TX office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current quality ratings on Medicare Care Compare, specific staff availability, and how services are coordinated; contact the agency at (713) 484-8132 for details.
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 medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered by Medicare in the same way; contact the agency at (713) 484-8132 for specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 6, 2006.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (713) 484-8132 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Southern Lone Star Healthcare & Hospice at (713) 484-8132 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/06/2006. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.