Houston Senior AdvisorCatalyst Health Services Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1724 Richmond Ave in Houston, TX 77098. Medicare first certified it in 2005, 21 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1.5 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 got better at getting in and out of bed.
What is Catalyst Health Services Inc.'s Medicare record?
| Agency | Catalyst Health Services Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | 1724 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098 |
| Phone | (713) 425-0010 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 457896 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/12/2005 |
How does Catalyst Health Services Inc. score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Catalyst Health Services Inc.. It is better than the Texas average on 1 and worse on 8.
| Measure | Catalyst Health Services Inc. | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.2% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 42.6% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 25.4% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 54.2% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 27.5% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 44.2% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 88.7% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 54.4% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 19.1% | 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: got better at getting in and out of bed, breathing improved and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Catalyst Health Services Inc.?
Medicare has not published patient survey results for Catalyst 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 Catalyst Health Services Inc.'s patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Catalyst 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 | 40.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 13.4% |
Which home health services does Catalyst Health Services Inc. provide, and which does it not?
Catalyst Health Services Inc. reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work. It does not report offering home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Catalyst Health Services Inc.? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | No |
| 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 Catalyst Health Services Inc. serve?
Catalyst Health Services Inc. tells Medicare it serves 44 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 47 in total.
- 77004
- 77008
- 77011
- 77018
- 77019
- 77021
- 77025
- 77026
- 77028
- 77029
- 77031
- 77035
- 77036
- 77045
- 77048
- 77051
- 77054
- 77065
- 77066
- 77068
- 77074
- 77080
- 77084
- 77086
- 77092
- 77095
- 77098
- 77355
- 77381
- 77384
- 77396
- 77406
- 77407
- 77433
- 77449
- 77479
- 77493
- 77498
- 77505
- 77511
- 77536
- 77581
- 77583
- 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 Catalyst Health Services Inc. before starting care?
Ask about transfer training
25.4% 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 about breathing and oxygen management
27.5% 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
19.1% 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 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.
- 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
- 1 Stop Health Care Services LLC — 4.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Catalyst Health Services Inc. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Catalyst Health Services Inc. is certified by Medicare under provider number 457896 and has been since 2005. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Catalyst Health Services Inc.'s Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Catalyst Health Services Inc. provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work.
