Houston Senior AdvisorAtwell Home Health Services, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 6915 Atwell Drive in Houston, TX 77081. Medicare first certified it in 2012, 14 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is falls with major injury; its weakest is breathing improved.
What is Atwell Home Health Services, Inc.'s Medicare record?
| Agency | Atwell Home Health Services, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | 6915 Atwell Drive, Houston, TX 77081 |
| Phone | (713) 664-7800 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 747740 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/09/2012 |
How does Atwell Home Health Services, Inc. score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Atwell Home Health Services, Inc.. It is better than the Texas average on 1 and worse on 9.
| Measure | Atwell Home Health Services, Inc. | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 77.8% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 40.4% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 32.3% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 31.2% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 14.7% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 49.6% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 62.2% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 47.6% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 19.4% | 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: falls with major injury.
Where it trails: breathing improved, got better at bathing and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Atwell Home Health Services, Inc.?
Medicare has not published patient survey results for Atwell Home Health Services, Inc.. The survey is only reported once an agency has enough completed responses, so smaller and newer agencies often have none. That is a gap in the record, not a mark against it.
Do Atwell Home Health Services, Inc.'s patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Atwell Home Health Services, Inc. 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 | 64.6% |
Which home health services does Atwell Home Health Services, Inc. provide, and which does it not?
Atwell Home Health Services, Inc. reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work and home health aide. It does not report offering speech therapy.
| Service | Offered by Atwell Home Health Services, Inc.? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | No |
| 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 Atwell Home Health Services, Inc. serve?
Atwell Home Health Services, Inc. tells Medicare it serves 24 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 25 in total.
- 77004
- 77016
- 77020
- 77021
- 77025
- 77026
- 77028
- 77029
- 77032
- 77036
- 77048
- 77066
- 77071
- 77073
- 77078
- 77081
- 77085
- 77087
- 77346
- 77396
- 77407
- 77489
- 77498
- 77545
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 Atwell Home Health Services, Inc. before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
14.7% 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 helps with bathing, and how often
31.2% 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
32.3% 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 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.
- Transition Home Health Care — 3.5 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 Atwell Home Health Services, Inc. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Atwell Home Health Services, Inc. is certified by Medicare under provider number 747740 and has been since 2012. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Atwell Home Health Services, Inc.'s Medicare star rating?
1 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Atwell Home Health Services, Inc. provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
