Houston Senior AdvisorA-1 Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1112 Witter in Pasadena, TX 77506. Medicare first certified it in 2006, 20 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is got better at getting in and out of bed; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is A-1 Home Health Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | A-1 Home Health Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 1112 Witter, Pasadena, TX 77506 |
| Phone | (713) 475-2300 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 457988 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/27/2006 |
How does A-1 Home Health Care score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for A-1 Home Health Care. It is better than the Texas average on 7 and worse on 2.
| Measure | A-1 Home Health Care | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 86.1% | 86.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 100% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 96.9% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 97.5% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 96.9% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 100% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 43.7% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 57.3% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 1.1% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: got better at getting in and out of bed, got better at taking medicines correctly and breathing improved.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about A-1 Home Health Care?
91% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend A-1 Home Health Care, based on 26 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | A-1 Home Health Care | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 96% | 90% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 86% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 68% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 94% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 91% | 80% | 79% | Better |
Do A-1 Home Health Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates A-1 Home Health Care worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 65.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.9% |
Which home health services does A-1 Home Health Care provide, and which does it not?
A-1 Home Health Care reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by A-1 Home Health Care? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does A-1 Home Health Care serve?
A-1 Home Health Care tells Medicare it serves 35 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 50 in total.
- 77013
- 77015
- 77016
- 77017
- 77021
- 77029
- 77030
- 77034
- 77047
- 77051
- 77058
- 77059
- 77061
- 77062
- 77075
- 77087
- 77089
- 77502
- 77503
- 77504
- 77505
- 77506
- 77507
- 77511
- 77520
- 77521
- 77530
- 77536
- 77547
- 77571
- 77581
- 77584
- 77586
- 77587
- 77598
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask A-1 Home Health Care before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
57.3% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Texas average 64.5%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Which other home health agencies serve Pasadena, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Pasadena.
- Elara Caring — 5 of 5 stars
- Enhabit Home Health — 3.5 of 5 stars
- V & R Health Care Services, LLC — 3 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is A-1 Home Health Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. A-1 Home Health Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 457988 and has been since 2006. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is A-1 Home Health Care's Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does A-1 Home Health Care provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
