Houston Senior AdvisorTawl Health Care Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 14701 Briar Forest Dr. in Houston, TX 77077. Medicare first certified it in 1997, 29 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 5 out of 5 stars, above 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 Tawl Health Care Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Tawl Health Care Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 14701 Briar Forest Dr., Houston, TX 77077 |
| Phone | (713) 777-9171 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 459292 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/29/1997 |
How does Tawl Health Care Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Tawl Health Care Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 9 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Tawl Health Care Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 94.3% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 94.8% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 100% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 96.7% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 92.4% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 100% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 85.1% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 28.6% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.3% | 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, got better at bathing and breathing improved.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Tawl Health Care Inc?
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Tawl Health Care Inc, based on 66 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Tawl Health Care Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 90% | 86% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 73% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 93% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 81% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do Tawl Health Care Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare could not calculate hospital-use measures for Tawl Health Care Inc: the number of patient episodes was too small to report.
Which home health services does Tawl Health Care Inc provide, and which does it not?
Tawl Health Care Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Tawl Health Care 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 Tawl Health Care Inc serve?
Tawl Health Care Inc tells Medicare it serves 143 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
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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 Tawl Health Care Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
28.6% 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 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.
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.
- Zaphiro Home Health, LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Varco Home Health LLC — 3 of 5 stars
- Cne Home Health Services Inc — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Icon Home Health — 1.5 of 5 stars
- All About Home Care, Inc. — 5 of 5 stars
- Providian Health Care Inc — 5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Tawl Health Care Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Tawl Health Care Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 459292 and has been since 1997. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Tawl Health Care Inc's Medicare star rating?
5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Tawl Health Care 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.
