Houston Senior AdvisorA Better Homecare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 10777 Westheimer Rd Ste 1010 in Houston, TX 77042. Medicare first certified it in 2008, 18 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2 out of 5 stars, below 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 Better Homecare's Medicare record?
| Agency | A Better Homecare |
|---|---|
| Address | 10777 Westheimer Rd Ste 1010, Houston, TX 77042 |
| Phone | (713) 401-9423 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 679731 |
| Ownership | Government Operated |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/17/2008 |
How does A Better Homecare score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for A Better Homecare. It is better than the Texas average on 3 and worse on 6.
| Measure | A Better Homecare | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.5% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 68.6% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 61% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 70.4% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 61.9% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 61.2% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.7% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 93% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 21.6% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.3% | 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, medication issues addressed on time and falls with major injury.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at getting in and out of bed and breathing improved.
What do patients say about A Better Homecare?
62% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend A Better Homecare, based on 55 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | A Better Homecare | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 88% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 82% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 82% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 79% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 62% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do A Better Homecare's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates A Better Homecare 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 | 32.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.2% |
Which home health services does A Better Homecare provide, and which does it not?
A Better Homecare reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by A Better Homecare? |
|---|---|
| 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 Better Homecare serve?
A Better Homecare tells Medicare it serves 150 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 152 in total.
- 77002
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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 Better Homecare before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
21.6% 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 about transfer training
61% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Texas average 86.7%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
61.9% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Texas average 87.4%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Houston, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Houston.
- Modern Homecare — 2 of 5 stars
- New Essence Health Care Inc — 1.5 of 5 stars
- Resource Home Health Services — 1.5 of 5 stars
- St Marys Home Health Inc — 1.5 of 5 stars
- United America Home Health Services, Inc. — 1 of 5 stars
- Your Quality Health Care Inc — 1 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is A Better Homecare Medicare-certified?
Yes. A Better Homecare is certified by Medicare under provider number 679731 and has been since 2008. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is A Better Homecare's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does A Better Homecare 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.
