Christus Homecare
Palestine, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 747664)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (936) 875-9000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Christus Homecare holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Texas state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Christus Homecare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 32 ZIP codes from its Palestine, Texas office.
Yes, Christus Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 747664, certified since January 12, 2012), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Christus Homecare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Palestine, Texas, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 2012, and operates under CCN 747664. It is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Christus Homecare holds an overall quality star rating of 3, which is at the Texas state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS survey program. Among the outcome measures reported by CMS, 98.68% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 87.18% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Christus Homecare reports serving 32 ZIP codes from its Palestine, Texas office, indicating a service area extending across parts of the surrounding region. Families researching this agency should note that all ratings and percentages cited here come from CMS Care Compare data, and figures may be updated periodically by CMS. Prospective patients are encouraged to verify current ratings and service area details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the agency, as CMS does not publish cost information for home health services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Christus Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 747664) and has been since January 12, 2012, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Christus Homecare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Christus Homecare reports serving 32 ZIP codes from its Palestine, Texas office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and scheduling; contact the agency at (936) 875-9000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Christus Homecare has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 2012.
Who owns this agency \u2014 for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Christus Homecare is organized as a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (936) 875-9000 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Christus Homecare at (936) 875-9000 to inquire about starting care.
What were the reported outcome measures for timely care and walking improvement?
CMS data shows 98.68% of patients received timely care after referral and 87.18% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/12/2012. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.