Houston Senior AdvisorLake Houston Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 12238 Fm 1960 East in Huffman, TX 77336. Medicare first certified it in 2010, 16 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 Lake Houston Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Lake Houston Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 12238 Fm 1960 East, Huffman, TX 77336 |
| Phone | (281) 324-4663 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 747437 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/13/2010 |
How does Lake Houston Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Lake Houston Home Health. It is better than the Texas average on 1 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Lake Houston Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 96.5% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 72.4% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 86.3% | 86.7% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 80.3% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 87.3% | 87.4% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 77% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.1% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 39.3% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 44.3% | 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Lake Houston Home Health?
94% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Lake Houston Home Health, based on 61 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Lake Houston Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 96% | 90% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 86% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 90% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 94% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 94% | 80% | 79% | Better |
Do Lake Houston Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Lake Houston Home Health 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 | 57.8% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12% |
Which home health services does Lake Houston Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Lake Houston Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Lake Houston 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 Lake Houston Home Health serve?
Lake Houston Home Health tells Medicare it serves 14 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 16 in total.
- 77044
- 77049
- 77073
- 77306
- 77336
- 77338
- 77339
- 77345
- 77346
- 77357
- 77365
- 77372
- 77396
- 77532
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 Lake Houston Home Health before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
44.3% 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 how often the therapist actually comes
72.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 86.5% across Texas. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
77% 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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Lake Houston Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Lake Houston Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 747437 and has been since 2010. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Lake Houston 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 5 out of 5.
Does Lake Houston 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.
