Houston Senior AdvisorXtra-Care Home Health Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 9894 Bissonnet Suite 575 in Houston, TX 77036. Medicare first certified it in 2007, 19 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 3. It beats the Texas average on 8 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Xtra-Care Home Health Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Xtra-Care Home Health Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 9894 Bissonnet Suite 575, Houston, TX 77036 |
| Phone | (713) 270-1160 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 679728 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/15/2007 |
How does Xtra-Care Home Health Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Xtra-Care Home Health Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 8 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Xtra-Care Home Health Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 97.4% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 100% | 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 | 100% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 100% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97.4% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 96% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 90.9% | 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: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Xtra-Care Home Health Inc?
Medicare has not published patient survey results for Xtra-Care Home Health Inc. 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 Xtra-Care Home Health Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare could not calculate hospital-use measures for Xtra-Care Home Health Inc: the number of patient episodes was too small to report.
Which home health services does Xtra-Care Home Health Inc provide, and which does it not?
Xtra-Care Home Health Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Xtra-Care Home Health 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 Xtra-Care Home Health Inc serve?
Xtra-Care Home Health Inc tells Medicare it serves 45 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77004
- 77008
- 77009
- 77016
- 77022
- 77023
- 77026
- 77031
- 77033
- 77035
- 77036
- 77037
- 77038
- 77040
- 77041
- 77042
- 77043
- 77047
- 77061
- 77063
- 77071
- 77073
- 77077
- 77079
- 77082
- 77083
- 77088
- 77093
- 77095
- 77099
- 77377
- 77380
- 77381
- 77401
- 77406
- 77450
- 77459
- 77469
- 77477
- 77478
- 77479
- 77493
- 77498
- 77545
- 77584
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 Xtra-Care Home Health Inc before starting care?
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.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Houston, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Houston.
- 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
- Steadfast Home Companion Services Inc — 2.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Xtra-Care Home Health Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Xtra-Care Home Health Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 679728 and has been since 2007. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Xtra-Care Home Health Inc's Medicare star rating?
5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Xtra-Care Home Health 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.
