Ascension at Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1300 Dacy Lane, Suite 170 in Kyle, TX 78640. Medicare first certified it in 2001, 25 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 3. It beats the Texas average on 7 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Ascension at Home's Medicare record?
| Agency | Ascension at Home |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 Dacy Lane, Suite 170, Kyle, TX 78640 |
| Phone | (512) 549-3490 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 679048 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/25/2001 |
How does Ascension at Home score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Ascension at Home. It is better than the Texas average on 7 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Ascension at Home | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.9% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 93.7% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 93.4% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 94.7% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 95.3% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 91.8% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 94.1% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 61.6% | 63.8% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 68.4% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: breathing improved, got better at walking or moving around and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Ascension at Home?
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Ascension at Home, based on 172 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Ascension at Home | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 87% | 86% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 81% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 79% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do Ascension at Home's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Ascension at Home better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 83.9% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 8% |
Which home health services does Ascension at Home provide, and which does it not?
Ascension at Home reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work. It does not report offering home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Ascension at Home? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | No |
| 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 Ascension at Home serve?
Ascension at Home tells Medicare it serves 29 ZIP codes in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, out of 51 in total.
- 78610
- 78617
- 78619
- 78620
- 78626
- 78634
- 78640
- 78652
- 78653
- 78666
- 78676
- 78702
- 78704
- 78719
- 78723
- 78725
- 78727
- 78729
- 78735
- 78736
- 78737
- 78739
- 78741
- 78742
- 78744
- 78745
- 78747
- 78748
- 78749
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 Ascension at Home before starting care?
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.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Which other home health agencies serve Kyle, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Kyle.
- Jol Healthcare — 3 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 Ascension at Home Medicare-certified?
Yes. Ascension at Home is certified by Medicare under provider number 679048 and has been since 2001. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Ascension at Home's Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Ascension at Home provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work.
