Special Kids Care
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 679246)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 812-8822 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Special Kids Care does not yet have a CMS quality star rating or a patient survey star rating listed in the available data, so a direct quality comparison to the Texas state average of 3 stars is not currently possible. Contact the agency directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the latest rating updates.
Special Kids Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology services. The agency serves 1 ZIP code from its office in Houston, Texas.
Yes, Special Kids Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 679246, certified since March 24, 2003, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is based on CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Special Kids Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Houston, Texas, operating under CCN 679246. The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 24, 2003, and is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Special Kids Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology services. The agency serves a limited area, covering 1 ZIP code from its Houston office.
As of the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage, Special Kids Care is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, so no comparison can be made to the Texas state average quality star rating of 3. Similarly, no patient survey star rating is currently available for this agency in the CMS dataset. Data on timely initiation of care and improvement in walking or moving around measures for this agency were not provided in the source data.
Families seeking more current or detailed quality information about Special Kids Care are encouraged to consult the official Medicare Care Compare website directly, where star ratings and outcome measures may be updated more frequently than this profile reflects. This listing is based solely on CMS Care Compare data and should be verified against the live source for the most current status before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Special Kids Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 679246), certified since March 24, 2003, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
According to CMS data, Special Kids Care 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?
Special Kids Care is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, so it cannot be compared to the Texas state average of 3 stars at this time.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is currently listed for this agency in the available CMS data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's current record on Medicare Care Compare at the official CMS website: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/679246?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Based on CMS data, Special Kids Care serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current star ratings, staff qualifications, and service availability by calling the agency at (713) 812-8822 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Special Kids Care has been Medicare-certified since March 24, 2003.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Special Kids Care is a proprietary (for-profit) agency, according to CMS ownership records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (713) 812-8822 and consult your Medicare plan details to understand potential costs.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Special Kids Care at (713) 812-8822 to inquire about starting care.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This agency's CMS-listed services—Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology—are medical home health services; the data provided does not address non-medical home care options, so contact the agency for clarification.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/24/2003. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.