Houston Senior AdvisorAbl Homehealth Services Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 9888 Bissonnet Street Suite #135 in Houston, TX 77036. Medicare first certified it in 2005, 21 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1.5 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 breathing improved.
What is Abl Homehealth Services Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Abl Homehealth Services Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 9888 Bissonnet Street Suite #135, Houston, TX 77036 |
| Phone | (281) 498-8666 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 457954 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/30/2005 |
How does Abl Homehealth Services Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Abl Homehealth Services Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 3 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Abl Homehealth Services Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 86.3% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 61% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 71.5% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 69% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 53.3% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 58.6% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.6% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 75.6% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 39.2% | 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: flu shot status checked, medication issues addressed on time and falls with major injury.
Where it trails: breathing improved, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Abl Homehealth Services Inc?
62% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Abl Homehealth Services Inc, based on 25 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Abl Homehealth Services Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 75% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 75% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 55% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 62% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Abl Homehealth Services Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare could not calculate hospital-use measures for Abl Homehealth Services Inc: the number of patient episodes was too small to report.
Which home health services does Abl Homehealth Services Inc provide, and which does it not?
Abl Homehealth Services Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Abl Homehealth Services Inc? |
|---|---|
| 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 Abl Homehealth Services Inc serve?
Abl Homehealth Services Inc tells Medicare it serves 118 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77003
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- 77530
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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 Abl Homehealth Services Inc before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
53.3% 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 who sorts out the medication list
58.6% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Texas average 86.5%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
61% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 86.5% across Texas. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
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 Houston, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Houston.
- Xtra-Care Home Health Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Acc Health Services, Inc. — 3.5 of 5 stars
- American Healthcare Services — 3 of 5 stars
- Joy Home Health Care — 3 of 5 stars
- Cassel Health Services — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Star Home Health Inc — 2.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Abl Homehealth Services Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Abl Homehealth Services Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 457954 and has been since 2005. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Abl Homehealth Services Inc's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Abl Homehealth Services Inc 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.
