Andie
Feb 2024
It’s been such a pleasure working with amistad. They have gone above and beyond when my mom is having issues with services or questions she’s needing to answer. They are very open in communicating.
Amistad Home Health Inc
6999 Mcpherson Rd, Ste 3225(2 ratings)· Laredo average: 4.6
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Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 1.0 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 2004
- Therapy services
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy delivered at home
- Medicare certification
- Medicare-certified home health agency since 2004
- Ownership
- Privately owned agency serving Laredo
- Medicare quality rating
- 1.0 out of 5 stars for patient care
Home Health Compare
What Families Think
An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.
Two Google reviewers rate Amistad Home Health 5 out of 5, praising open communication and responsiveness. Medicare's own quality rating for the agency is 1.0 out of 5 stars, so families may want to weigh both signals. The review sample is very small.
What reviewers praise
- Reviewers praise open, responsive communication
- Staff help when services or questions come up
- Offers nursing, PT, OT, speech therapy, social work
- Medicare-certified since 2004
- Privately owned agency
What reviewers flag
- Medicare rates patient care quality only 1.0 out of 5 stars
- Only two Google reviews, so limited feedback to go on
- No published pricing information
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Amistad Home Health Inc is a home health agency serving Laredo, Texas offering Home Health.
About Amistad Home Health Inc
Amistad Home Health Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Laredo, TX and has been Medicare certified since 2004. Services offered in the home include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social services. The agency is privately owned.
Medicare rates the quality of patient care at Amistad Home Health Inc 1.0 out of 5 stars, based on how quickly care starts, how often patients improve at walking, bathing and managing medications, and how often they are readmitted to the hospital.
Home health is short-term, doctor-ordered clinical care at home, typically after a hospital stay or during recovery, and Medicare covers it in full when the patient qualifies. Families who need ongoing help with daily living, such as bathing, meals and companionship, should also compare non-medical home care agencies nearby.
Types of Care at Amistad Home Health Inc
Home Health
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Amistad Home Health Inc
5overall · 2 ratings combined
5★ on Google (2)
Les Collins
Dec 2021
Absolutely love them. They are always able to work with me while I receive amazing home health care. They always respond and are always a pleasure to talk to.
Medicare Quality of Care
Amistad Home Health Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 2004). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.
Quality of patient care
1.0 / 5
Medicare star rating
Services offered
- Skilled nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medical social services
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend the agency92%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1095%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way96%US 89%
- The team communicated well86%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety88%US 82%
27 completed patient surveys, 20% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community63%US 80%Worse than
- Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)18%US 11%Same as
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral93%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around62%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed57%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing64%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved43%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly52%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)0%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)1%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations27%US 61%
Service area
Amistad Home Health Inc reports serving 9 ZIP codes, including Laredo, Lopeno, Roma, San Ygnacio, Zapata. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 679491. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Amistad Home Health Inc offer?
Amistad Home Health Inc offers Home Health.
Where is Amistad Home Health Inc located?
Amistad Home Health Inc is located at 6999 Mcpherson Rd, Ste 322 in Laredo, Texas.
What do families say about Amistad Home Health Inc?
Amistad Home Health Inc carries a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 Google reviews. The review sample is very small. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
Does Medicare cover care from Amistad Home Health Inc?
Yes. Amistad Home Health Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 1.0 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use Amistad Home Health Inc?
For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.
How can families visit Amistad Home Health Inc?
Submit the Request Information form on this page, or contact Amistad Home Health Inc directly, to arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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