Vanguard Healthcare
Laredo, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 747298)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 686-9500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vanguard Healthcare holds a 1-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not currently reported for this agency in the available CMS data.
Vanguard Healthcare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 23 ZIP codes from its Laredo, Texas office.
Yes, Vanguard Healthcare is Medicare-certified, with CCN 747298, certified since November 30, 2009, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be independently verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Vanguard Healthcare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Laredo, Texas, serving 23 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 2009 and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Vanguard Healthcare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Vanguard Healthcare holds a CMS quality star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not reported in the available data, so this agency is not yet rated on that measure. On CMS timeliness-of-care measures, 55.86% of episodes began care in a timely manner. Among patients needing improvement in walking or moving around, 36.24% showed improvement according to CMS outcome data.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current reporting period, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile and contact the agency directly to confirm current service availability and specific care details not captured in this summary, such as staffing levels and languages spoken.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Vanguard Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 747298) and has been since November 30, 2009, so covered home health services are eligible for Medicare payment when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Vanguard Healthcare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vanguard Healthcare has a CMS quality star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not available in the current data; contact the agency at (956) 686-9500 or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Vanguard Healthcare's full quality profile on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's CCN 747298 listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Vanguard Healthcare serves 23 ZIP codes from its Laredo, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific outcome measures, and service availability by calling (956) 686-9500, and review its full record on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services Vanguard Healthcare provides, involves medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care generally covers non-clinical support such as companionship, which is not part of this agency's listed CMS services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Vanguard Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 2009.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Vanguard Healthcare is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact Vanguard Healthcare directly at (956) 686-9500 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Vanguard Healthcare at (956) 686-9500 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/30/2009. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.