Houston Senior AdvisorElite Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 18338 Kingsland Boulevard, Suite #100 in Houston, TX 77094. Medicare first certified it in 1996, 30 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 met expected function at discharge.
What is Elite Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Elite Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 18338 Kingsland Boulevard, Suite #100, Houston, TX 77094 |
| Phone | (281) 398-3444 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 678279 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/05/1996 |
How does Elite Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Elite Home Health. It is better than the Texas average on 2 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Elite Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 87.8% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 79.3% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 74.1% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 82.7% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 92% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 85.4% | 86.5% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 94.9% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 76.6% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 45.7% | 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) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and breathing improved.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at getting in and out of bed and started care on time.
What do patients say about Elite Home Health?
54% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Elite Home Health, based on 52 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Elite Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 73% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 73% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 75% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 63% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 54% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Elite Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Elite Home Health better 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 | Better Than National Rate | 86.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12.6% |
Which home health services does Elite Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Elite Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Elite 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 Elite Home Health serve?
Elite Home Health tells Medicare it serves 95 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 99 in total.
- 77002
- 77003
- 77004
- 77005
- 77006
- 77007
- 77008
- 77009
- 77014
- 77018
- 77019
- 77021
- 77022
- 77024
- 77025
- 77027
- 77029
- 77031
- 77033
- 77035
- 77036
- 77038
- 77040
- 77041
- 77042
- 77043
- 77045
- 77046
- 77047
- 77051
- 77053
- 77055
- 77056
- 77057
- 77061
- 77063
- 77064
- 77065
- 77066
- 77067
- 77069
- 77070
- 77071
- 77072
- 77073
- 77074
- 77075
- 77077
- 77079
- 77080
- 77082
- 77083
- 77084
- 77085
- 77086
- 77087
- 77088
- 77089
- 77091
- 77092
- 77094
- 77095
- 77096
- 77098
- 77099
- 77301
- 77375
- 77378
- 77379
- 77385
- 77388
- 77389
- 77401
- 77406
- 77407
- 77429
- 77433
- 77441
- 77449
- 77450
- 77459
- 77461
- 77469
- 77471
- 77477
- 77478
- 77479
- 77489
- 77493
- 77494
- 77498
- 77545
- 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 Elite Home Health before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
45.7% 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 transfer training
74.1% 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 fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Elite Home Health started care on time for 87.8% 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 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 Elite Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Elite Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 678279 and has been since 1996. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Elite Home Health's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 1 out of 5.
Does Elite 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.
