Houston Senior AdvisorDuracare Home Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 440 Benmar Dr Suite 1240 in Houston, TX 77060. Medicare first certified it in 2012, 14 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, level with the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is started care on time; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Duracare Home Health Services's Medicare record?
| Agency | Duracare Home Health Services |
|---|---|
| Address | 440 Benmar Dr Suite 1240, Houston, TX 77060 |
| Phone | (713) 782-0551 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 747758 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/27/2012 |
How does Duracare Home Health Services score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Duracare Home Health Services. It is better than the Texas average on 2 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Duracare Home Health Services | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 84.6% | 86.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 83.4% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 89.2% | 88.8% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 77.5% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 81.1% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 95.4% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 21.4% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 18.4% | 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) | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: started care on time and falls with major injury.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, flu shot status checked and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Duracare Home Health Services?
74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Duracare Home Health Services, based on 63 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Duracare Home Health Services | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 80% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 69% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 78% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 74% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Duracare Home Health Services's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Duracare Home Health Services 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 | 36.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 14% |
Which home health services does Duracare Home Health Services provide, and which does it not?
Duracare Home Health Services reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Duracare Home Health Services? |
|---|---|
| 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 Duracare Home Health Services serve?
Duracare Home Health Services tells Medicare it serves 168 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 206 in total.
- 77002
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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 Duracare Home Health Services before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
18.4% 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 about breathing and oxygen management
77.5% 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 who sorts out the medication list
81.1% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Texas average 86.5%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
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.
- Always Care Home Health LLC — 2 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 Duracare Home Health Services Medicare-certified?
Yes. Duracare Home Health Services is certified by Medicare under provider number 747758 and has been since 2012. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Duracare Home Health Services's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Duracare Home Health Services 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.
