Unicare Home Health Services
Tyler, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 459429)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 149 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 531-9949 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Unicare Home Health Services holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Texas state average of 3 stars, and a 2-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and suggest below-average performance compared to other agencies in the state.
Unicare Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 149 ZIP codes from its office in Tyler, Texas.
Yes, Unicare Home Health Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 459429, certified since November 11, 1998, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Unicare Home Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Tyler, Texas, certified since November 11, 1998 (CCN 459429). The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Unicare Home Health Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey. On measures of care quality, 90.24% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 59.86% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, based on the same CMS dataset.
The agency reports serving 149 ZIP codes from its Tyler, Texas office, indicating a broad regional service area. Prospective patients and families should note that all ratings and performance figures cited here come directly from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; individuals should verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website before making care decisions. No cost information is published by CMS for home health services, so pricing should be confirmed directly with the agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Unicare Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 459429) and has been since November 11, 1998, meaning eligible home health services are covered by Medicare when ordered by a physician.
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?
Unicare 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?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 2 out of 5, based on CMS Home Health CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and performance data at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/459429?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Unicare Home Health Services serves 149 ZIP codes from its Tyler, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 149 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, how care plans are coordinated, and how the agency addresses areas below state quality averages; contact the agency at (903) 531-9949 for specifics.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not address non-medical care options here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Unicare Home Health Services has been Medicare-certified since November 11, 1998.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (903) 531-9949 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Unicare Home Health Services at (903) 531-9949 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/11/1998. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.