Houston Senior AdvisorEnhabit Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1601 Main St Ste 504 in Richmond, TX 77469. Medicare first certified it in 1995, 31 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 medication issues addressed on time; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Enhabit Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Enhabit Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 Main St Ste 504, Richmond, TX 77469 |
| Phone | (281) 342-2326 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 458285 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/18/1995 |
How does Enhabit Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Enhabit Home Health. It is better than the Texas average on 2 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Enhabit Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 96% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 84.4% | 86.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 84.1% | 86.7% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 86.5% | 88.8% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 88.3% | 87.4% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 82.1% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 41.5% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 57.9% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: medication issues addressed on time and falls with major injury.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Enhabit Home Health?
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Enhabit Home Health, based on 188 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Enhabit Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 87% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 81% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 82% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 79% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do Enhabit Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Enhabit Home Health worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 83.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Worse Than National Rate | 5.4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.5% |
Which home health services does Enhabit Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Enhabit Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Enhabit 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 Enhabit Home Health serve?
Enhabit Home Health tells Medicare it serves 30 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 42 in total.
- 77004
- 77035
- 77053
- 77084
- 77095
- 77339
- 77355
- 77406
- 77407
- 77417
- 77441
- 77444
- 77449
- 77450
- 77451
- 77459
- 77461
- 77464
- 77469
- 77471
- 77476
- 77477
- 77478
- 77479
- 77489
- 77493
- 77494
- 77498
- 77545
- 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 Enhabit Home Health before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
57.9% 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 who sorts out the medication list
82.1% 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.
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 Richmond, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Richmond.
- Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab of Houston — 4.5 of 5 stars
- C & L Home Healthcare Agency — 1.5 of 5 stars
- C.n.g. Home Health, Inc. — 1 of 5 stars
- Aging Gracefully Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Caring Angels Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Kappa Home Health Services Inc — 3 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Enhabit Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Enhabit Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 458285 and has been since 1995. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Enhabit 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 3 out of 5.
Does Enhabit 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.
