Houston Senior AdvisorProvidian Health Care Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 12929 Gulf Frwy Suite 101 in Houston, TX 77034. Medicare first certified it in 2005, 21 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 3. It beats the Texas average on 10 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Providian Health Care Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Providian Health Care Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 12929 Gulf Frwy Suite 101, Houston, TX 77034 |
| Phone | (281) 997-6272 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 457952 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/30/2005 |
How does Providian Health Care Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Providian Health Care Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 10 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Providian Health Care Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 91.9% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 93% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 97.4% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 97.9% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 93.1% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.3% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 86.7% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 74.3% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.3% | 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: flu shot status checked, breathing improved and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Providian Health Care Inc?
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Providian Health Care Inc, based on 31 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Providian Health Care Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 82% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 80% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 75% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 70% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 76% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Providian Health Care Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Providian Health Care 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 | 56.1% |
Which home health services does Providian Health Care Inc provide, and which does it not?
Providian Health Care 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 Providian Health Care 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 Providian Health Care Inc serve?
Providian Health Care Inc tells Medicare it serves 146 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 181 in total.
- 77004
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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 Providian Health Care Inc before starting care?
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.
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 Houston, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Houston.
- Living Hope Home Healthcare — 4 of 5 stars
- Interim Healthcare Houston Southeast — 1 of 5 stars
- All About Home Care, Inc. — 5 of 5 stars
- St Clare Home Care, Inc. — 5 of 5 stars
- Tawl Health Care Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Xtra-Care Home Health Inc — 5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Providian Health Care Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Providian Health Care Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 457952 and has been since 2005. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Providian Health Care Inc's Medicare star rating?
5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Providian Health Care 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.
