Alpine Care Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd Ste 118 W in Austin, TX 78757. Medicare first certified it in 2006, 20 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is breathing improved.
What is Alpine Care Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Alpine Care Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd Ste 118 W, Austin, TX 78757 |
| Phone | (512) 374-0700 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 677950 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/26/2006 |
How does Alpine Care Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Alpine Care Home Health. It is better than the Texas average on 7 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Alpine Care Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.4% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 97.9% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 96.7% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 100% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 77% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 96.9% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.4% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 87.5% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 81.8% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and got better at walking or moving around.
Where it trails: breathing improved, falls with major injury and new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What do patients say about Alpine Care Home Health?
89% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Alpine Care Home Health, based on 7 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Alpine Care Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 84% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 81% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 88% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 77% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 89% | 80% | 79% | Better |
Do Alpine Care Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Alpine Care Home Health, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 83.9% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12% |
Which home health services does Alpine Care Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Alpine Care Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Alpine Care Home Health? |
|---|---|
| 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 Austin-area ZIP codes does Alpine Care Home Health serve?
Alpine Care Home Health tells Medicare it serves 33 ZIP codes in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, out of 35 in total.
- 78610
- 78613
- 78626
- 78628
- 78640
- 78641
- 78652
- 78653
- 78660
- 78664
- 78665
- 78666
- 78669
- 78702
- 78704
- 78723
- 78728
- 78729
- 78731
- 78735
- 78741
- 78744
- 78745
- 78746
- 78747
- 78748
- 78750
- 78753
- 78754
- 78756
- 78757
- 78758
- 78759
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 Alpine Care Home Health before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
77% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Texas average 87.4%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask about fall prevention
3.3% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 1.1% across Texas. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
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 Austin, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Austin.
- Accentcare Home Health of Texas — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Choice Austin Homecare — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Home Therapy Austin — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Accentcare Home Health of Texas — 4 of 5 stars
- Capitol Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Alpine Care Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Alpine Care Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 677950 and has been since 2006. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Alpine Care Home Health's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Alpine Care Home Health 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.
