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Stepping Stones Home Care Services Ltd

Mcallen, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 679501)

CMS quality rating: 1.5★ (state average 3★ — below state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 661-9400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Stepping Stones Home Care Services Ltd holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided, so that measure cannot be confirmed here.

Stepping Stones Home Care Services Ltd offers Nursing Care and Physical Therapy services. It serves 22 ZIP codes from its Mcallen, Texas office.

Yes, Stepping Stones Home Care Services Ltd is Medicare-certified, with CCN 679501, certified since July 13, 2006, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No further benefit details are provided beyond this certification fact.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Stepping Stones Home … Stepping Stones Home …: 1.5★ 1.5★ TX average TX average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
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About this agency

Stepping Stones Home Care Services Ltd is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Mcallen, Texas, providing Nursing Care and Physical Therapy services. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 13, 2006, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Stepping Stones Home Care Services Ltd holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available CMS records, so this measure cannot be confirmed here; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current patient survey results.

CMS data indicates that 98.00% of the agency's patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral. Additionally, 40.48% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on CMS outcome measures.

The agency serves a service area covering 22 ZIP codes from its Mcallen, Texas location. This profile is built entirely from CMS Care Compare data as reported; figures reflect a specific data vintage and may be updated periodically by CMS. No cost information is published by CMS and none is included here. Families are encouraged to consult the official Medicare Care Compare website for the most current ratings, measures, and details before making care decisions.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Stepping Stones Home Care Services Ltd is Medicare-certified (CCN 679501), certified since July 13, 2006, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.

What services does this agency offer?

The agency offers Nursing Care and Physical Therapy.

What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The agency holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available CMS data; contact the agency at (956) 661-9400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review the agency's official quality data at the Medicare Care Compare page for CCN 679501.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

The agency serves 22 ZIP codes from its Mcallen, Texas office.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Ask about current quality star ratings, timely care initiation rates, and specific services available in your ZIP code; verify details on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (956) 661-9400.

What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?

Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled services such as nursing and physical therapy ordered by a doctor; the data provided does not describe non-medical home care services.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 13, 2006.

Who owns this agency

The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

CMS does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (956) 661-9400 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can contact Stepping Stones Home Care Services Ltd at (956) 661-9400.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/13/2006. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.