Houston Senior AdvisorPathfinder Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1544 Sawdust Rd Ste 180 in The Woodlands, TX 77380. Medicare first certified it in 1995, 31 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1.5 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 3. It trails the Texas average on 9 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Pathfinder Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Pathfinder Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 1544 Sawdust Rd Ste 180, The Woodlands, TX 77380 |
| Phone | (281) 364-9161 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 678058 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/13/1995 |
How does Pathfinder Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Pathfinder Home Health. It is better than the Texas average on 0 and worse on 9.
| Measure | Pathfinder Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 91.6% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 68% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 71.7% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 71.1% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 61.5% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 70.4% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.8% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 63.8% | 63.8% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 46.3% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it trails: breathing improved, got better at walking or moving around and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Pathfinder Home Health?
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Pathfinder Home Health, based on 90 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Pathfinder Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 89% | 86% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 82% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 78% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do Pathfinder Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Pathfinder Home Health worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 64.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.6% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 19.9% |
Which home health services does Pathfinder Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Pathfinder Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder Home Health serve?
Pathfinder Home Health tells Medicare it serves 41 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 86 in total.
- 77024
- 77040
- 77043
- 77056
- 77065
- 77067
- 77068
- 77070
- 77088
- 77090
- 77092
- 77301
- 77302
- 77303
- 77304
- 77316
- 77318
- 77338
- 77339
- 77346
- 77354
- 77355
- 77356
- 77357
- 77362
- 77373
- 77375
- 77378
- 77379
- 77380
- 77381
- 77382
- 77384
- 77385
- 77386
- 77388
- 77389
- 77396
- 77401
- 77429
- 77433
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 Pathfinder Home Health before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
61.5% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Texas average 87.4%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
68% 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 what 'done' looks like
46.3% 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 who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Which other home health agencies serve The Woodlands, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near The Woodlands.
- Avatar Home Health Care Agency LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Pathfinder Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Pathfinder Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 678058 and has been since 1995. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Pathfinder Home Health's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Pathfinder 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.
