Houston Senior AdvisorJoint Health Care Services Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 6430 Evening Rose Ln in Katy, TX 77449. Medicare first certified it in 2005, 21 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is medication issues addressed on time.
What is Joint Health Care Services Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Joint Health Care Services Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 6430 Evening Rose Ln, Katy, TX 77449 |
| Phone | (713) 592-8955 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 457815 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/29/2005 |
How does Joint Health Care Services Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 10 patient-outcome and process measures for Joint Health Care Services Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 5 and worse on 4.
| Measure | Joint Health Care Services Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 94.5% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 100% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 98.4% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 98.7% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 99.7% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | Not published | 86.5% | 88.3% | — |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 25.4% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 77.4% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 10% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.6% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at walking or moving around and breathing improved.
Where it trails: medication issues addressed on time, met expected function at discharge and new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What do patients say about Joint Health Care Services Inc?
Medicare has not published patient survey results for Joint Health Care 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 Joint Health Care Services Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Joint Health Care 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 | 25.9% |
Which home health services does Joint Health Care Services Inc provide, and which does it not?
Joint Health Care Services Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Joint Health Care Services Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Joint Health Care Services Inc serve?
Joint Health Care Services Inc tells Medicare it serves 123 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 129 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 Joint Health Care Services Inc before starting care?
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Joint Health Care Services Inc followed up with the doctor on time in 25.4% of cases (Texas average 94.9%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask what 'done' looks like
10% 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 fall prevention
1.8% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 1.1% across Texas. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
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 Katy, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Katy.
- Sjc Home Health Care Inc — 3 of 5 stars
- Choice Homecare — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Active Care Home Health Inc — 4 of 5 stars
- Lifecare Options Home Health Services Inc — 4 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 3 of 5 stars
- Home Care of Texas — 2.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Joint Health Care Services Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Joint Health Care Services Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 457815 and has been since 2005. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Joint Health Care Services Inc's Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Joint Health Care 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 home health aide.
