Home health agencies in Athens, TX
Athens, TX has 4 Medicare-certified home health agencies with offices there. None has a 4.5- or 5-star quality rating, and 4 offer home health aide visits.
Medicare data updated July 2026. Sorted by Medicare's quality of patient care rating. Agencies often serve the towns around their office too.
| Home health agency | Quality of patient care | Patient survey | Services offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health836 Southpark Circle Suite C · Proprietary | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | Nursing care, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Home health aide |
| UT Health East Texas Home Health Services6602 Fm 1615 Suite 100 · Proprietary | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | Nursing care, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech pathology, Medical social services, Home health aide |
| Pathfinder Home Health311 S Palestine Street · Proprietary | ★★½★★ 2.5 out of 5 stars | Not available | Nursing care, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech pathology, Medical social services, Home health aide |
| Assistcare311 South Palestine, Suite B · Proprietary | ★½★★★ 1.5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | Nursing care, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech pathology, Medical social services, Home health aide |
Home health or home care? Medicare-certified home health agencies provide skilled care a doctor orders, like nursing and physical therapy, usually for a few weeks after an illness or hospital stay. Medicare pays for it when your parent qualifies. Everyday help with bathing, meals or company is private home care, which Medicare doesn't cover; find help at home or use the care matcher below.
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Questions about home health care in Athens
Which home health agency in Athens has the highest Medicare rating?
Centerwell Home Health and UT Health East Texas Home Health Services share the highest quality of patient care rating in Athens: 4 out of 5 stars.
What services do home health agencies in Athens offer?
Of the 4 that report their services to Medicare, 4 offer nursing care, 4 physical therapy, 4 occupational therapy, 3 speech pathology, 3 medical social services and 4 home health aide visits.
Does Medicare pay for home health care in Athens?
Medicare pays for part-time skilled care at home, like nursing and therapy, when a doctor orders it and your parent has trouble leaving home. It doesn't pay for help with daily tasks on its own; that's private home care.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated July 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.