Houston Senior AdvisorKappa Home Health Services Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 20731 Barrington Meadow Trace in Richmond, TX 77407. Medicare first certified it in 2008, 18 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 got better at walking or moving around; its weakest is started care on time.
What is Kappa Home Health Services Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Kappa Home Health Services Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 20731 Barrington Meadow Trace, Richmond, TX 77407 |
| Phone | (281) 313-4650 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 747018 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/23/2008 |
How does Kappa Home Health Services Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Kappa Home Health Services Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 5 and worse on 4.
| Measure | Kappa Home Health Services Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 27.9% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 98.9% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 89.7% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 100% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 81.6% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 42.3% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 94.2% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 68.6% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 0% | 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: got better at walking or moving around, got better at bathing and flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: started care on time, met expected function at discharge and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Kappa Home Health Services Inc?
92% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Kappa Home Health Services Inc, based on 14 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Kappa Home Health Services Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 98% | 90% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 98% | 86% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 98% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 99% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 92% | 80% | 79% | Better |
Do Kappa Home Health Services Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Kappa Home 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 | 54.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 13% |
Which home health services does Kappa Home Health Services Inc provide, and which does it not?
Kappa Home Health Services Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. It does not report offering medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Kappa Home Health Services Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Kappa Home Health Services Inc serve?
Kappa Home Health Services Inc tells Medicare it serves 39 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77002
- 77003
- 77004
- 77009
- 77013
- 77016
- 77017
- 77020
- 77021
- 77026
- 77028
- 77029
- 77033
- 77035
- 77041
- 77051
- 77054
- 77060
- 77065
- 77076
- 77077
- 77078
- 77082
- 77083
- 77087
- 77088
- 77090
- 77093
- 77338
- 77357
- 77365
- 77373
- 77386
- 77396
- 77407
- 77459
- 77520
- 77530
- 77545
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 Kappa Home Health Services Inc before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Kappa Home Health Services Inc started care on time for 27.9% 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 what 'done' looks like
0% 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
42.3% 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 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.
- Aging Gracefully Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Caring Angels Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab of Houston — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Enhabit Home Health — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Famcare Home Health Services, Inc. — 2 of 5 stars
- C & L Home Healthcare Agency — 1.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Kappa Home Health Services Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Kappa Home Health Services Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 747018 and has been since 2008. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Kappa Home Health Services Inc's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Kappa Home Health Services Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
