Specialty Wound & Ostomy Nursing Home Care
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 678261)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 465-8497 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Specialty Wound & Ostomy Nursing Home Care is not yet rated by CMS on its overall quality star rating, and no patient survey star rating is available in the data. The Texas state average quality star rating is 3, but no direct comparison can be made since this agency lacks a rating.
Specialty Wound & Ostomy Nursing Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 42 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office.
Yes, Specialty Wound & Ostomy Nursing Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 678261, certified since June 20, 1996, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS records.
About this agency
Specialty Wound & Ostomy Nursing Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Houston, Texas, serving 42 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 1996, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this agency is not yet rated with an overall CMS quality star rating, so no comparison can be made to the Texas state average of 3 stars at this time. A patient survey star rating is also not available in the provided data. One quality measure that is available shows the agency provided timely initiation of care in 96.15% of cases, based on CMS data. No data on walking/mobility improvement percentages was provided for this agency.
Because the overall quality star rating is not yet established, families are encouraged to review the agency's full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current quality measures and any updates to its rating status. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as referenced in agency records and should be verified for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, this agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 678261, certified since 06/20/1996), 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, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
This agency is not yet rated with an overall CMS quality star rating; the Texas state average is 3 stars, but no direct comparison is possible.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is available in the provided data; contact the agency at (713) 465-8497 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for updates.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review this agency's full profile on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL for the latest quality and staffing details.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 42 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing levels, specific quality measures, and updated CMS ratings; contact the agency at (713) 465-8497 for details not available in this profile.
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 covered by Medicare, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered under the same Medicare benefit.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
This agency has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 1996.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
This agency operates under proprietary, for-profit ownership.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not included in CMS data; contact the agency at (713) 465-8497 and verify coverage details with Medicare directly.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact the agency at (713) 465-8497 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/20/1996. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.