Houston Senior AdvisorAlgen Health, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 2626 South Loop West # 550 in Houston, TX 77054. Medicare first certified it in 2007, 19 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 medication issues addressed on time; its weakest is breathing improved.
What is Algen Health, LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Algen Health, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 2626 South Loop West # 550, Houston, TX 77054 |
| Phone | (713) 218-0260 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 679648 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/26/2007 |
How does Algen Health, LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Algen Health, LLC. It is better than the Texas average on 1 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Algen Health, LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 96.8% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 74.1% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 68.7% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 70.1% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 53.2% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 76% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.4% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 60% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 40.7% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: breathing improved, met expected function at discharge and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Algen Health, LLC?
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Algen Health, LLC, based on 30 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Algen Health, LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 96% | 90% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 98% | 86% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 96% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 90% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 79% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do Algen Health, LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Algen Health, LLC, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 69.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 8.3% |
Which home health services does Algen Health, LLC provide, and which does it not?
Algen Health, LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Algen Health, LLC? |
|---|---|
| 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 Algen Health, LLC serve?
Algen Health, LLC tells Medicare it serves 69 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77004
- 77005
- 77007
- 77008
- 77009
- 77011
- 77013
- 77016
- 77018
- 77019
- 77020
- 77021
- 77022
- 77024
- 77025
- 77026
- 77028
- 77029
- 77030
- 77031
- 77033
- 77036
- 77041
- 77042
- 77043
- 77044
- 77045
- 77046
- 77048
- 77049
- 77053
- 77054
- 77055
- 77056
- 77057
- 77063
- 77065
- 77070
- 77071
- 77074
- 77077
- 77078
- 77079
- 77080
- 77082
- 77083
- 77084
- 77086
- 77087
- 77093
- 77094
- 77095
- 77096
- 77099
- 77338
- 77346
- 77365
- 77407
- 77429
- 77433
- 77450
- 77459
- 77489
- 77493
- 77494
- 77498
- 77520
- 77521
- 77584
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 Algen Health, LLC before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
53.2% 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 what 'done' looks like
40.7% 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 who helps with bathing, and how often
70.1% of patients improved at bathing (Texas average 88.8%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
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.
- Ipr Healthcare Systems, Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- All About Home Care, Inc. — 5 of 5 stars
- Providian Health Care Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- St Clare Home Care, Inc. — 5 of 5 stars
- Tawl Health Care Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Xtra-Care Home Health Inc — 5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Algen Health, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Algen Health, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 679648 and has been since 2007. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Algen Health, LLC's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Algen Health, LLC 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.
