Houston Senior AdvisorStar Home Health Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 6100 Corporate Drive, Suite 330 in Houston, TX 77036. Medicare first certified it in 2006, 20 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 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 Star Home Health Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Star Home Health Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 6100 Corporate Drive, Suite 330, Houston, TX 77036 |
| Phone | (713) 785-4949 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 677874 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/17/2006 |
How does Star Home Health Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Star Home Health Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 3 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Star Home Health Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.8% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 80.2% | 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 | 79.6% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 80.7% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 77.5% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.6% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 90.6% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 37.5% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, medication issues addressed on time and falls with major injury.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at getting in and out of bed and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Star Home Health Inc?
69% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Star Home Health Inc, based on 155 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Star Home Health Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 84% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 82% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 79% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 80% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 69% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Star Home Health Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Star 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 | 54.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.1% |
Which home health services does Star Home Health Inc provide, and which does it not?
Star Home Health Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Star 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 Star Home Health Inc serve?
Star Home Health Inc tells Medicare it serves 161 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 178 in total.
- 77002
- 77003
- 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 Star Home Health Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
37.5% 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 about transfer training
71.7% 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 helps with bathing, and how often
79.6% 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 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.
Which other home health agencies serve Houston, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Houston.
- Xtra-Care Home Health Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Acc Health Services, Inc. — 3.5 of 5 stars
- American Healthcare Services — 3 of 5 stars
- Joy Home Health Care — 3 of 5 stars
- Cassel Health Services — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc — 2.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Star Home Health Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Star Home Health Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 677874 and has been since 2006. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Star Home Health Inc's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Star 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.
