Houston Senior AdvisorSms Home Health LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 8300 Fm 1960 Rd W West Ste 450 in Houston, TX 77070. Medicare first certified it in 2023, 3 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1.5 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Sms Home Health LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Sms Home Health LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 8300 Fm 1960 Rd W West Ste 450, Houston, TX 77070 |
| Phone | (832) 776-9375 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 748090 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/19/2023 |
How does Sms Home Health LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Sms Home Health LLC. It is better than the Texas average on 2 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Sms Home Health LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 76.7% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 50.5% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 62.4% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 68.7% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 67.4% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 74.5% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 100% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 76.9% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 23.4% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 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: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at walking or moving around and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Sms Home Health LLC?
96% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Sms Home Health LLC, based on 47 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Sms Home Health LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 96% | 90% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 91% | 86% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 90% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 93% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 96% | 80% | 79% | Better |
Do Sms Home Health LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Sms Home Health LLC, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 84.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 14.9% |
Which home health services does Sms Home Health LLC provide, and which does it not?
Sms Home Health LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Sms Home Health LLC? |
|---|---|
| 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 Sms Home Health LLC serve?
Sms Home Health LLC tells Medicare it serves 80 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 92 in total.
- 77004
- 77013
- 77014
- 77016
- 77018
- 77024
- 77033
- 77036
- 77038
- 77040
- 77041
- 77042
- 77049
- 77057
- 77059
- 77063
- 77064
- 77065
- 77066
- 77067
- 77070
- 77072
- 77073
- 77074
- 77077
- 77079
- 77080
- 77081
- 77082
- 77083
- 77084
- 77086
- 77088
- 77092
- 77093
- 77095
- 77098
- 77099
- 77301
- 77302
- 77304
- 77318
- 77345
- 77346
- 77354
- 77355
- 77356
- 77362
- 77373
- 77375
- 77377
- 77379
- 77380
- 77381
- 77384
- 77386
- 77388
- 77389
- 77406
- 77407
- 77429
- 77433
- 77441
- 77447
- 77449
- 77450
- 77459
- 77469
- 77477
- 77478
- 77479
- 77493
- 77494
- 77498
- 77502
- 77505
- 77521
- 77532
- 77571
- 77586
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 Sms Home Health LLC before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
23.4% 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
50.5% 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 about transfer training
62.4% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Texas average 86.7%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
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.
- Allheal Home Health, Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- At Home Quality Care - Houston — 3.5 of 5 stars
- All About Home Care, Inc. — 5 of 5 stars
- Providian Health Care Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- St Clare Home Care, Inc. — 5 of 5 stars
- Tawl Health Care Inc — 5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Sms Home Health LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Sms Home Health LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 748090 and has been since 2023. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Sms Home Health LLC's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 5 out of 5.
Does Sms Home Health LLC 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.
