Houston Senior AdvisorSumic Care Incorporated is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 7618 Portal Drive in Houston, TX 77071. Medicare first certified it in 2008, 18 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 medication issues addressed on time.
What is Sumic Care Incorporated's Medicare record?
| Agency | Sumic Care Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Address | 7618 Portal Drive, Houston, TX 77071 |
| Phone | (713) 988-0013 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 747009 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/22/2008 |
How does Sumic Care Incorporated score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Sumic Care Incorporated. It is better than the Texas average on 2 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Sumic Care Incorporated | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 94.7% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 0% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 0% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 0% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 0% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 13.4% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 0% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 90.9% | 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% | 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: flu shot status checked and falls with major injury.
Where it trails: medication issues addressed on time, got better at bathing and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Sumic Care Incorporated?
Medicare has not published patient survey results for Sumic Care Incorporated. The survey is only reported once an agency has enough completed responses, so smaller and newer agencies often have none. That is a gap in the record, not a mark against it.
Do Sumic Care Incorporated's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Sumic Care Incorporated, 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 | 79.8% |
Which home health services does Sumic Care Incorporated provide, and which does it not?
Sumic Care Incorporated reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Sumic Care Incorporated? |
|---|---|
| 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 Sumic Care Incorporated serve?
Sumic Care Incorporated tells Medicare it serves 16 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77017
- 77036
- 77040
- 77064
- 77071
- 77072
- 77077
- 77082
- 77083
- 77086
- 77088
- 77089
- 77099
- 77373
- 77379
- 77407
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 Sumic Care Incorporated before starting care?
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Sumic Care Incorporated followed up with the doctor on time in 0% of cases (Texas average 94.9%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
0% 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 about breathing and oxygen management
0% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Texas average 87.4%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
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.
- Pdr Home Health Services — 4.5 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
- Xtra-Care Home Health Inc — 5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Sumic Care Incorporated Medicare-certified?
Yes. Sumic Care Incorporated is certified by Medicare under provider number 747009 and has been since 2008. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Sumic Care Incorporated's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Sumic Care Incorporated 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.
