Houston Senior AdvisorA & a Home Health Services Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 8558 Katy Fwy Ste 117 in Houston, TX 77024. Medicare first certified it in 1996, 30 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is A & a Home Health Services Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | A & a Home Health Services Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 8558 Katy Fwy Ste 117, Houston, TX 77024 |
| Phone | (713) 783-8803 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 678144 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/26/1996 |
How does A & a Home Health Services Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for A & a Home Health Services Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 6 and worse on 1.
| Measure | A & a Home Health Services Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.7% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 90.8% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 85% | 86.7% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 89% | 88.8% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 97.2% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 90.7% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.2% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 93.2% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 16.3% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 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: flu shot status checked, breathing improved and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about A & a Home Health Services Inc?
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend A & a Home Health Services Inc, based on 36 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | A & a Home Health Services Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 92% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 89% | 86% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 77% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 93% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 81% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do A & a Home Health Services Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates A & a Home Health Services Inc 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 | 43.2% |
Which home health services does A & a Home Health Services Inc provide, and which does it not?
A & a Home Health Services Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering speech therapy and medical social work.
| Service | Offered by A & a Home Health Services Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | No |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 & a Home Health Services Inc serve?
A & a Home Health Services Inc tells Medicare it serves 98 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77003
- 77004
- 77006
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- 77581
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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 & a Home Health Services Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
16.3% 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 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.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Houston, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Houston.
- Central Home Health Services of Texas LLC — 4 of 5 stars
- Benevolent Care Health Services Inc — 3 of 5 stars
- The Ultimate Home Care — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Advanced Care Home Health, LLC. — 2 of 5 stars
- Treasure Care Home Health Inc — 2 of 5 stars
- All About Home Care, Inc. — 5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is A & a Home Health Services Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. A & a Home Health Services Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 678144 and has been since 1996. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is A & a Home Health Services Inc's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does A & a Home Health Services Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and home health aide.
