Houston Senior AdvisorTotal Home Care Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1419 West 24TH St in Houston, TX 77008. Medicare first certified it in 1997, 29 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Total Home Care Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Total Home Care Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 1419 West 24TH St, Houston, TX 77008 |
| Phone | (713) 647-7036 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 459406 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/04/1997 |
How does Total Home Care Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Total Home Care Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 8 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Total Home Care Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.8% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 96.1% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 100% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 100% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 98.3% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 97.7% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 100% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 49.2% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 79% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| 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: met expected function at discharge, got better at getting in and out of bed and got better at bathing.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked.
What do patients say about Total Home Care Inc?
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Total Home Care Inc, based on 87 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Total Home 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 | 82% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| 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 Total Home Care Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Total Home Care Inc, 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 | 76.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.7% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12.9% |
Which home health services does Total Home Care Inc provide, and which does it not?
Total Home Care Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Total Home 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 Total Home Care Inc serve?
Total Home Care Inc tells Medicare it serves 140 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 151 in total.
- 77003
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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 Total Home Care Inc before starting care?
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.
- All About Home Care, Inc. — 5 of 5 stars
- Gaspy Home Healthcare Inc — 1.5 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 Total Home Care Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Total Home Care Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 459406 and has been since 1997. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Total Home Care Inc's Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Total Home 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.
