Houston Senior AdvisorSteadfast Home Companion Services Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 9894 Bissonnet St Ste 488 in Houston, TX 77036. Medicare first certified it in 2007, 19 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 got better at taking medicines correctly; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 9894 Bissonnet St Ste 488, Houston, TX 77036 |
| Phone | (713) 333-9590 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 679658 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/03/2007 |
How does Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 4 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.6% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 67.5% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 74% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 75.8% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 89.6% | 87.4% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 95.2% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.5% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 67.2% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 28.9% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: got better at taking medicines correctly, medication issues addressed on time and flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at walking or moving around and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc?
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc, based on 50 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 94% | 90% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 83% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 76% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 71% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 53.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 22.7% |
Which home health services does Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc provide, and which does it not?
Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Steadfast Home Companion Services 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 Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc serve?
Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc tells Medicare it serves 143 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 154 in total.
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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 Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
28.9% 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
67.5% 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 who helps with bathing, and how often
75.8% 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 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.
- 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
- Star Home Health Inc — 2.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 679658 and has been since 2007. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Steadfast Home Companion Services 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 3 out of 5.
Does Steadfast Home Companion Services 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.
