Houston Senior AdvisorSt Marys Home Health Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 2901 Wilcrest Dr Ste 280 in Houston, TX 77042. Medicare first certified it in 1999, 27 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 medication issues addressed on time; its weakest is got better at getting in and out of bed.
What is St Marys Home Health Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | St Marys Home Health Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 2901 Wilcrest Dr Ste 280, Houston, TX 77042 |
| Phone | (713) 781-4211 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 459442 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/01/1999 |
How does St Marys Home Health Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for St Marys Home Health Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 2 and worse on 6.
| Measure | St Marys Home Health Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 85.7% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 23.7% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 21.9% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 28.4% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 54.3% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 89.1% | 86.5% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 100% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 65.3% | 63.8% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 10.3% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 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: medication issues addressed on time and falls with major injury.
Where it trails: got better at getting in and out of bed, got better at walking or moving around and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about St Marys Home Health Inc?
64% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend St Marys Home Health Inc, based on 11 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | St Marys Home Health Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 86% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 86% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 91% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 90% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 64% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do St Marys Home Health Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates St Marys Home Health 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 | 44.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.4% |
Which home health services does St Marys Home Health Inc provide, and which does it not?
St Marys Home Health Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by St Marys Home Health Inc? |
|---|---|
| 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 St Marys Home Health Inc serve?
St Marys Home Health Inc tells Medicare it serves 43 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77009
- 77011
- 77015
- 77016
- 77018
- 77020
- 77022
- 77023
- 77026
- 77028
- 77031
- 77033
- 77036
- 77037
- 77038
- 77039
- 77042
- 77047
- 77048
- 77051
- 77056
- 77068
- 77069
- 77071
- 77074
- 77076
- 77080
- 77084
- 77087
- 77089
- 77090
- 77092
- 77093
- 77338
- 77373
- 77396
- 77407
- 77433
- 77449
- 77469
- 77471
- 77489
- 77583
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 St Marys Home Health Inc before starting care?
Ask about transfer training
21.9% 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 how often the therapist actually comes
23.7% 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 helps with bathing, and how often
28.4% of patients improved at bathing (Texas average 88.8%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
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.
- A Better Homecare — 2 of 5 stars
- Modern Homecare — 2 of 5 stars
- New Essence Health Care Inc — 1.5 of 5 stars
- Resource Home Health Services — 1.5 of 5 stars
- United America Home Health Services, Inc. — 1 of 5 stars
- Your Quality Health Care Inc — 1 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is St Marys Home Health Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. St Marys Home Health Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 459442 and has been since 1999. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is St Marys Home Health Inc's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does St Marys Home Health Inc 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.
