Houston Senior AdvisorApex Care Home Health Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 9894 Bissonnet St. Suite 460 in Houston, TX 77036. Medicare first certified it in 2010, 16 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 Apex Care Home Health Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Apex Care Home Health Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 9894 Bissonnet St. Suite 460, Houston, TX 77036 |
| Phone | (281) 568-1146 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 747376 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/09/2010 |
How does Apex Care Home Health Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Apex Care Home Health Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 2 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Apex Care Home Health Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.6% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 65.3% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 64.2% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 63.6% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 85.6% | 87.4% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 81.9% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.3% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 70.1% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 33.9% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at bathing and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Apex Care Home Health Inc?
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Apex Care Home Health Inc, based on 47 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Apex Care Home Health Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 92% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 87% | 86% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 82% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 81% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do Apex Care Home Health Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Apex Care Home Health Inc worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 54.9% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 20.4% |
Which home health services does Apex Care Home Health Inc provide, and which does it not?
Apex Care Home Health Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Apex Care Home Health 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 Apex Care Home Health Inc serve?
Apex Care Home Health Inc tells Medicare it serves 80 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 83 in total.
- 77004
- 77005
- 77007
- 77009
- 77015
- 77016
- 77020
- 77021
- 77022
- 77024
- 77027
- 77030
- 77031
- 77033
- 77035
- 77036
- 77039
- 77040
- 77041
- 77043
- 77044
- 77045
- 77048
- 77055
- 77056
- 77057
- 77059
- 77064
- 77065
- 77066
- 77069
- 77070
- 77071
- 77072
- 77077
- 77079
- 77082
- 77083
- 77084
- 77088
- 77091
- 77094
- 77095
- 77096
- 77099
- 77354
- 77355
- 77375
- 77377
- 77379
- 77380
- 77382
- 77384
- 77386
- 77388
- 77401
- 77406
- 77407
- 77429
- 77430
- 77433
- 77441
- 77447
- 77449
- 77450
- 77459
- 77461
- 77469
- 77471
- 77477
- 77478
- 77479
- 77489
- 77493
- 77494
- 77498
- 77536
- 77581
- 77584
- 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 Apex Care Home Health Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
33.9% 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
63.6% 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 about transfer training
64.2% 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 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 Apex Care Home Health Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Apex Care Home Health Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 747376 and has been since 2010. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Apex Care Home Health Inc's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Apex Care Home Health 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.
