Houston Senior AdvisorApple Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 12000 Richmond Ave Suite 333 in Houston, TX 77082. Medicare first certified it in 2013, 13 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 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 got better at walking or moving around.
What is Apple Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Apple Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 12000 Richmond Ave Suite 333, Houston, TX 77082 |
| Phone | (281) 497-3045 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 747776 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/17/2013 |
How does Apple Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Apple Home Health. It is better than the Texas average on 2 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Apple Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 60.4% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 85% | 86.7% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 76.9% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 83.4% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 80.8% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 95.7% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 73.8% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 49.1% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 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: flu shot status checked and started care on time.
Where it trails: got better at walking or moving around, met expected function at discharge and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Apple Home Health?
84% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Apple Home Health, based on 20 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Apple Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 94% | 90% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 93% | 86% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 72% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 84% | 80% | 79% | Better |
Do Apple Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Apple Home Health, 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 | 75.5% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12.8% |
Which home health services does Apple Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Apple Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Apple Home Health? |
|---|---|
| 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 Apple Home Health serve?
Apple Home Health tells Medicare it serves 52 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 53 in total.
- 77005
- 77007
- 77015
- 77018
- 77022
- 77023
- 77024
- 77026
- 77027
- 77028
- 77034
- 77035
- 77039
- 77043
- 77056
- 77057
- 77058
- 77060
- 77063
- 77064
- 77065
- 77071
- 77077
- 77079
- 77080
- 77082
- 77083
- 77088
- 77091
- 77095
- 77096
- 77099
- 77377
- 77406
- 77407
- 77429
- 77433
- 77449
- 77450
- 77459
- 77469
- 77471
- 77477
- 77478
- 77479
- 77489
- 77494
- 77498
- 77511
- 77545
- 77581
- 77583
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 Apple Home Health before starting care?
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
60.4% 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 what 'done' looks like
49.1% 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
76.9% 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 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.
- St Clare Home Care, Inc. — 5 of 5 stars
- Opt Home Healthcare Inc. — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Hca Houston Healthcare at Home — 4 of 5 stars
- Benchmark Home Health — 2.5 of 5 stars
- All About Home Care, Inc. — 5 of 5 stars
- Providian Health Care Inc — 5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Apple Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Apple Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 747776 and has been since 2013. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Apple Home Health's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Apple Home Health 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.
