Houston Senior AdvisorApplied Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 5870 Hwy 6 N., Ste. 300 in Houston, TX 77084. Medicare first certified it in 1997, 29 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above 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 Applied Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Applied Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 5870 Hwy 6 N., Ste. 300, Houston, TX 77084 |
| Phone | (713) 477-5105 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 459233 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/08/1997 |
How does Applied Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 10 patient-outcome and process measures for Applied Home Health. It is better than the Texas average on 7 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Applied Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 93% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 97.4% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 100% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 100% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 100% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | Not published | 86.5% | 88.3% | — |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 100% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 86% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 25% | 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, got better at getting in and out of bed and breathing improved.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge and started care on time.
What do patients say about Applied Home Health?
91% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Applied Home Health, based on 13 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Applied Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 82% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 82% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 64% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 91% | 80% | 79% | Better |
Do Applied Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Applied Home Health 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 | 65.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12% |
Which home health services does Applied Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Applied Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Applied 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 Applied Home Health serve?
Applied Home Health tells Medicare it serves 110 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 119 in total.
- 77003
- 77004
- 77006
- 77007
- 77008
- 77009
- 77013
- 77014
- 77015
- 77016
- 77017
- 77018
- 77020
- 77021
- 77022
- 77024
- 77026
- 77028
- 77029
- 77033
- 77035
- 77039
- 77040
- 77041
- 77044
- 77045
- 77047
- 77048
- 77051
- 77054
- 77055
- 77057
- 77060
- 77061
- 77062
- 77063
- 77064
- 77065
- 77066
- 77067
- 77069
- 77070
- 77072
- 77073
- 77077
- 77078
- 77083
- 77084
- 77085
- 77086
- 77087
- 77088
- 77089
- 77090
- 77091
- 77092
- 77093
- 77095
- 77096
- 77302
- 77304
- 77316
- 77318
- 77338
- 77339
- 77345
- 77346
- 77354
- 77355
- 77365
- 77373
- 77375
- 77377
- 77378
- 77379
- 77380
- 77381
- 77382
- 77384
- 77388
- 77396
- 77406
- 77407
- 77429
- 77433
- 77449
- 77459
- 77469
- 77478
- 77479
- 77480
- 77489
- 77493
- 77494
- 77502
- 77504
- 77505
- 77515
- 77520
- 77521
- 77530
- 77532
- 77534
- 77536
- 77571
- 77578
- 77581
- 77584
- 77586
- 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 Applied Home Health before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
25% 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 how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Applied Home Health started care on time for 93% of patients, against a Texas average of 96.9%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
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.
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.
- Accentcare Home Health of Houston - North, LLC — 4 of 5 stars
- Jaeg Bright Medical Services Inc — 3 of 5 stars
- Angelus Health Services, Inc. — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Home Health Care Network — 2 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 Applied Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Applied Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 459233 and has been since 1997. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Applied Home Health's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Applied 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.
