Houston Senior AdvisorTranscare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 830 Julie Rivers Road, Suite 301 in Sugarland, TX 77478. Medicare first certified it in 2006, 20 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 met expected function at discharge.
What is Transcare's Medicare record?
| Agency | Transcare |
|---|---|
| Address | 830 Julie Rivers Road, Suite 301, Sugarland, TX 77478 |
| Phone | (281) 633-0011 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 679508 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/25/2006 |
How does Transcare score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Transcare. It is better than the Texas average on 2 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Transcare | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 88.5% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 62.7% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 65.5% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 60.7% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 86.7% | 87.4% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 65.4% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 94.4% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 79% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 16.4% | 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and falls with major injury.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at bathing and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Transcare?
100% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Transcare, based on 13 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Transcare | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 94% | 90% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 78% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 74% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 93% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 100% | 80% | 79% | Better |
Do Transcare's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Transcare 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 | 64.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 16% |
Which home health services does Transcare provide, and which does it not?
Transcare reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Transcare? |
|---|---|
| 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 Transcare serve?
Transcare tells Medicare it serves 96 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 103 in total.
- 77004
- 77005
- 77008
- 77009
- 77012
- 77015
- 77016
- 77017
- 77018
- 77020
- 77021
- 77022
- 77023
- 77024
- 77026
- 77027
- 77028
- 77031
- 77032
- 77033
- 77034
- 77036
- 77041
- 77044
- 77045
- 77047
- 77049
- 77051
- 77053
- 77054
- 77055
- 77056
- 77057
- 77060
- 77063
- 77064
- 77065
- 77066
- 77068
- 77069
- 77070
- 77071
- 77073
- 77074
- 77079
- 77080
- 77081
- 77082
- 77083
- 77087
- 77088
- 77089
- 77091
- 77092
- 77093
- 77095
- 77096
- 77302
- 77304
- 77338
- 77354
- 77355
- 77356
- 77357
- 77365
- 77377
- 77379
- 77385
- 77388
- 77389
- 77396
- 77406
- 77407
- 77429
- 77433
- 77447
- 77450
- 77459
- 77469
- 77471
- 77477
- 77478
- 77479
- 77480
- 77489
- 77493
- 77494
- 77498
- 77536
- 77545
- 77566
- 77578
- 77581
- 77583
- 77584
- 77587
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 Transcare before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
16.4% 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 helps with bathing, and how often
60.7% 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 often the therapist actually comes
62.7% 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 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 Sugarland, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Sugarland.
- Diversity Care Providers Inc — 1 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Transcare Medicare-certified?
Yes. Transcare is certified by Medicare under provider number 679508 and has been since 2006. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Transcare's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Transcare 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.
