Ut Health East Texas Home Health Services
Athens, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 677586)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 675-8882 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ut Health East Texas Home Health Services holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Texas average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Ut Health East Texas Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 66 ZIP codes from its Athens, TX office.
Yes, Ut Health East Texas Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 677586), certified since March 2, 1993, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Ut Health East Texas Home Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Athens, TX, certified since March 2, 1993. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Ut Health East Texas Home Health Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 3 stars. The agency also received a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys.
CMS data further shows that 99.54% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 91.66% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the most recent Care Compare reporting period available.
The agency's service area extends across 66 ZIP codes from its Athens, TX office, indicating a broad regional service footprint.
All ratings and quality figures cited here originate from CMS Care Compare and reflect the data vintage on file; consumers should verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making care decisions, as CMS updates these metrics periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Ut Health East Texas Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 677586) since March 2, 1993, so eligible 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, 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?
It has a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Texas state average of 3 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/677586?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 66 ZIP codes from its Athens, TX office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, scheduling, and specific service availability by contacting the agency directly at (903) 675-8882 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 2, 1993.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (903) 675-8882 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency at (903) 675-8882.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data set does not define that distinction; contact the agency at (903) 675-8882 for clarification on the types of care they provide.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/02/1993. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.