Southern Touch Home Health
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 457743)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 123 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 526-3482 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southern Touch Home Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. A separate patient survey star rating is not available in the current CMS data, so that should be checked directly on Care Compare.
Southern Touch Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 123 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office.
Yes, Southern Touch Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 457743, certified since February 27, 1985, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be confirmed on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Southern Touch Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Houston, Texas and the surrounding area, certified since February 27, 1985. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) 457743.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Southern Touch Home Health offers the following services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency reports serving 123 ZIP codes from its Houston office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Southern Touch Home Health holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. A separate patient survey star rating is not reported in the available data, so the agency's patient experience rating should be verified directly on Care Compare. On specific quality measures, CMS data shows that 97.14% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 85.56% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the care episode.
These figures reflect a specific CMS data vintage and may be updated over time; consumers should consult the official Medicare Care Compare listing for the most current ratings and measures before making decisions about home health care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Southern Touch Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 457743, certified since 02/27/1985), so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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?
CMS Care Compare data lists a 2.5-star overall quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data; contact the agency at (713) 526-3482 or check Medicare Care Compare directly.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Southern Touch Home Health's full CMS quality data at the Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/457743?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 123 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 123 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing availability, care plans, and specific measures like timely care initiation; contact the agency at (713) 526-3482 for details not covered by CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
CMS data does not define this distinction; contact the agency at (713) 526-3482 for clarification on the types of services they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Southern Touch Home Health has been Medicare-certified since February 27, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is listed as a proprietary, for-profit organization in CMS data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (713) 526-3482 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Southern Touch Home Health at (713) 526-3482.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/27/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.