Capitol Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 9015 Mountain Ridge Dr Ste 210 in Austin, TX 78759. Medicare first certified it in 2011, 15 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 3. It beats the Texas average on 5 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Capitol Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Capitol Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 9015 Mountain Ridge Dr Ste 210, Austin, TX 78759 |
| Phone | (512) 467-6900 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 747581 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/13/2011 |
How does Capitol Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Capitol Home Health. It is better than the Texas average on 5 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Capitol Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 86.9% | 86.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 88.1% | 86.7% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 91% | 88.8% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 93.4% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 86.2% | 86.5% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.2% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 70.9% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 78.9% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, flu shot status checked and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Capitol Home Health?
85% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Capitol Home Health, based on 329 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Capitol Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 91% | 86% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 85% | 80% | 79% | Better |
Do Capitol Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Capitol Home Health 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 | 89% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 8.6% |
Which home health services does Capitol Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Capitol Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Capitol 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 Capitol Home Health serve?
Capitol Home Health tells Medicare it serves 69 ZIP codes in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, out of 178 in total.
- 76527
- 76530
- 76537
- 76574
- 76578
- 78610
- 78613
- 78615
- 78617
- 78619
- 78620
- 78626
- 78628
- 78633
- 78634
- 78640
- 78641
- 78642
- 78645
- 78652
- 78653
- 78660
- 78664
- 78665
- 78666
- 78669
- 78676
- 78681
- 78701
- 78702
- 78703
- 78704
- 78705
- 78717
- 78721
- 78722
- 78723
- 78724
- 78725
- 78726
- 78727
- 78728
- 78729
- 78730
- 78731
- 78732
- 78733
- 78734
- 78735
- 78736
- 78737
- 78738
- 78739
- 78741
- 78744
- 78745
- 78746
- 78747
- 78748
- 78749
- 78750
- 78751
- 78752
- 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 Capitol Home Health before starting care?
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.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Austin, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Austin.
- Halcyon Home LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- 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
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 Capitol Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Capitol Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 747581 and has been since 2011. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Capitol Home Health's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Capitol 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.
