Top-Rated Home Care Agencies in Houston

Families comparing Medicare-certified home health agencies in Houston can use CMS Care Compare listings to review each agency's published star rating and street address. The agencies named on this page are public Care Compare entries, not personal endorsements, and none of them is presented as endorsing this guide.

Published scores in this Houston set vary, and several agencies have no star rating in the data shown here. Use the profiles below, then compare them with other local options on the Houston city care hub, including memory care at home if you are planning support around Alzheimer's disease or another dementia.

Understanding CMS Care Compare Ratings in Houston

CMS Care Compare publishes Quality of Patient Care star ratings for Medicare-certified home health agencies that serve Houston, so families can review a public score next to a listed address. A star rating is one comparison tool. It is not a promise of how any individual nurse or aide will perform in your home.

In the Houston listings below, two agencies have published scores: STATES HEALTH, INC. at 1.5 stars and RESOURCE CARE CORPORATION at 1 star. The other agencies in this set do not have a published star rating in the information used for this page. Open each Care Compare profile before you hire, and ask the agency to explain its current public rating or why no rating is shown.

Houston Home Health Agencies on CMS Care Compare

The Medicare-certified home health agencies below serve Houston and appear on CMS Care Compare, with the published star ratings and street addresses available in that public listing. Confirm every address and score on the linked profile, because public data can change.

• BESTIN MEDICAL GROUP INC. Published CMS star rating: not published. Address: 5884 POINT WEST DRIVE SUITE #241, HOUSTON, TX 77063.
• VEMAX HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC. Published CMS star rating: not published. Address: 10715 VALLEY HILLS DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77071.
• STATES HEALTH, INC.. Published CMS star rating: 1.5 stars. Address: 6666 HARWIN DRIVE SUITE 540, HOUSTON, TX 77036.
• ST. AGNES HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, INC.. Published CMS star rating: not published. Address: 12202 DOVER ST, HOUSTON, TX 77031.
• SEGNIK HEALTHCARE SERVICES. Published CMS star rating: not published. Address: 7001 CORPORATE DRIVE #302, HOUSTON, TX 77036.
• RESOURCE CARE CORPORATION. Published CMS star rating: 1 star. Address: 7322 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY, STE 1735, HOUSTON, TX 77074.
• FIDELITY CARE HOME HEALTH. Published CMS star rating: not published. Address: 6023 COVENTRY FLS, HOUSTON, TX 77084.
• ST. JUDE HOME CARE. Published CMS star rating: not published. Address: 6521 REMLAP ST, HOUSTON, TX 77055.

These names and addresses are listed so Houston families can verify providers. A listing is not a ranking of clinical quality beyond the published CMS score, and it is not a claim that any agency recommends this site.

Questions to Ask About Dementia-Specific Training

Families hiring help for a relative with memory loss should ask every Houston agency how staff are trained to support people living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, how often that training is refreshed, and how caregivers handle daily communication and safety needs. These interview questions are planning tools. They are not a diagnosis, and they are not treatment advice.

The CDC overview of Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a useful briefing before you sit down with an agency. Alzheimer's disease is a common cause of dementia, so it is reasonable to ask whether training covers Alzheimer's specifically as well as other memory conditions.

• Who provides dementia-specific training, and is it required before a caregiver is assigned to a Houston client?
• How many hours of Alzheimer's or dementia training do aides and nurses complete, and how often is that training repeated?
• How do you teach staff to communicate when a person repeats questions, becomes anxious, or no longer follows multi-step instructions?
• What is your process if someone wanders, refuses help with bathing or dressing, or becomes unsafe in the kitchen?
• Can you keep the same caregiver whenever possible so routines stay familiar?
• What happens if the regular caregiver is out, and does the backup person receive the same dementia training?
• Which tasks are done by home health clinicians, and which everyday supports would instead come from personal care or companion care?
• How do you document changes you notice at home, and how do you share those observations with the family and the person's own clinician?

Write down the answers and compare them across agencies. Ask for the training policy in writing. If you also want research-oriented education, the National Institute on Aging directory of Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers can help you find national research resources. That directory is not a substitute for choosing a Houston home health agency.

Related In-Home Care Options in Houston

Many Houston families combine skilled home health visits with non-medical support when a relative needs more hours, more companionship, or help after a hospital stay. CMS-certified home health is only one piece of a home care plan, especially when memory loss makes daily routines harder.

Ask whether you also need respite care so family caregivers can rest, 24-hour live-in care when overnight support is the main gap, or hospital discharge care during the first days back home. Match the service to the hours and tasks you actually need, then confirm which provider type is allowed to deliver each task.

Texas Medicaid and Other Coverage Starting Points

Texas operates STAR+PLUS as a Medicaid managed care program that can include long-term services and supports for eligible adults, and Houston families can use official program materials to learn whether home-based help may be available. Program rules, assessments, and covered services depend on the person's situation, so treat public overviews as a starting point rather than a determination of eligibility.

For a general introduction to the program's existence and structure, review this Texas STAR+PLUS overview. You can also read Texas Health and Human Services STAR+PLUS HCBS eligibility materials to see how the state describes the program. Ask the agency whether it works with Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay, and get any cost estimate in writing before care starts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Houston home health agencies on this page have a published CMS star rating?

STATES HEALTH, INC. has a published 1.5-star CMS rating, and RESOURCE CARE CORPORATION has a published 1-star CMS rating. The other Houston agencies listed here do not have a published star rating in the Care Compare data used for this page.

What does it mean if a Houston agency has no CMS star rating?

It means CMS Care Compare did not publish a Quality of Patient Care star rating for that agency in the information used here. You can still read the public profile, confirm the Houston address, and ask the agency why a score is not shown before you decide.

How do I verify a Houston agency's address and rating?

Open the CMS Care Compare profile linked next to each agency name and compare that page with the address and rating the agency gives you in writing. If the street address, suite number, or score does not match, ask the agency to explain the difference before anyone enters your home.

What should I ask a Houston home health agency about dementia training?

Ask who trains staff, whether the curriculum covers Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, how many hours are required, and how often training is repeated. Also ask how caregivers handle communication changes, safety risks, backup staffing, and updates to the family.

Is a Medicare home health agency the same as companion care or live-in care?

Not always. The Houston providers listed above are Medicare-certified home health agencies on CMS Care Compare. Families often add separate non-medical help, such as companion care or 24-hour live-in care, when they need more hours or everyday support than intermittent home health visits provide.

Can Texas Medicaid help a Houston resident pay for care at home?

Texas has a Medicaid managed care program called STAR+PLUS that may include long-term services and supports for people who qualify. Review a program overview, then ask a benefits counselor or the agency which payers it accepts. This page cannot determine anyone's eligibility.

Does listing a Houston agency mean that agency endorses this guide?

No. Each name, address, and rating comes from public CMS Care Compare information so families can compare real Houston providers. A listing is not an endorsement by the agency, and this page does not claim that any agency, clinic, or clinician recommends this service.