Houston Senior AdvisorSouthern Touch Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 7322 Sw Frwy Suite 1-0775 in Houston, TX 77074. Medicare first certified it in 1985, 41 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 met expected function at discharge; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Southern Touch Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Southern Touch Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 7322 Sw Frwy Suite 1-0775, Houston, TX 77074 |
| Phone | (713) 526-3482 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 457743 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/27/1985 |
How does Southern Touch Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Southern Touch Home Health. It is better than the Texas average on 3 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Southern Touch Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 96.3% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 88.4% | 86.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 81.2% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 93% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 90.8% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 84.2% | 86.5% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.9% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 52.3% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 76.6% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, got better at bathing and breathing improved.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, got better at getting in and out of bed and new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What do patients say about Southern Touch Home Health?
88% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Southern Touch Home Health, based on 35 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Southern Touch Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 86% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 94% | 86% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 65% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 94% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 88% | 80% | 79% | Better |
Do Southern Touch Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Southern Touch 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 | 45.9% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 13.5% |
Which home health services does Southern Touch Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Southern Touch Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Southern Touch 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 Southern Touch Home Health serve?
Southern Touch Home Health tells Medicare it serves 118 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 125 in total.
- 77003
- 77004
- 77005
- 77006
- 77007
- 77008
- 77009
- 77014
- 77015
- 77016
- 77017
- 77019
- 77021
- 77024
- 77025
- 77026
- 77027
- 77028
- 77030
- 77032
- 77033
- 77034
- 77036
- 77039
- 77040
- 77041
- 77042
- 77043
- 77044
- 77045
- 77047
- 77051
- 77053
- 77054
- 77055
- 77056
- 77057
- 77058
- 77059
- 77061
- 77062
- 77063
- 77064
- 77065
- 77066
- 77067
- 77068
- 77069
- 77070
- 77071
- 77072
- 77073
- 77074
- 77077
- 77079
- 77080
- 77082
- 77083
- 77084
- 77085
- 77087
- 77088
- 77089
- 77090
- 77091
- 77092
- 77095
- 77096
- 77098
- 77099
- 77316
- 77339
- 77345
- 77346
- 77373
- 77375
- 77377
- 77379
- 77380
- 77381
- 77384
- 77386
- 77388
- 77389
- 77396
- 77401
- 77406
- 77407
- 77429
- 77433
- 77441
- 77449
- 77450
- 77459
- 77469
- 77471
- 77477
- 77478
- 77479
- 77489
- 77493
- 77494
- 77498
- 77502
- 77503
- 77504
- 77505
- 77511
- 77536
- 77545
- 77571
- 77578
- 77581
- 77583
- 77584
- 77586
- 77587
- 77598
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 Southern Touch Home Health before starting care?
Ask about transfer training
81.2% 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 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.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Houston, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Houston.
- Caring Professional Health Services Inc — 4 of 5 stars
- Maxcare Home Health Services Inc — 1.5 of 5 stars
- Resource Care Corporation — 1 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
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Southern Touch Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Southern Touch Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 457743 and has been since 1985. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Southern Touch Home Health's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Southern Touch 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.
