Valerian Home Health and Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 4701 Campus Village Drive in Round Rock, TX 78665. Medicare first certified it in 2014, 12 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is got better at taking medicines correctly.
What is Valerian Home Health and Hospice's Medicare record?
| Agency | Valerian Home Health and Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 4701 Campus Village Drive, Round Rock, TX 78665 |
| Phone | (512) 248-0016 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 747935 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/28/2014 |
How does Valerian Home Health and Hospice score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Valerian Home Health and Hospice. It is better than the Texas average on 2 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Valerian Home Health and Hospice | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 90.8% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 80.1% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 75.2% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 85.3% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 85.5% | 87.4% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 71% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 95.9% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 80.1% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 53.2% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and falls with major injury.
Where it trails: got better at taking medicines correctly, got better at getting in and out of bed and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Valerian Home Health and Hospice?
66% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Valerian Home Health and Hospice, based on 21 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Valerian Home Health and Hospice | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 87% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 83% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 75% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 81% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 66% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Valerian Home Health and Hospice's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Valerian Home Health and Hospice worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 65.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 8.8% |
Which home health services does Valerian Home Health and Hospice provide, and which does it not?
Valerian Home Health and Hospice reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. It does not report offering medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Valerian Home Health and Hospice? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Valerian Home Health and Hospice serve?
Valerian Home Health and Hospice tells Medicare it serves 15 ZIP codes in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties.
- 78613
- 78626
- 78628
- 78633
- 78641
- 78660
- 78664
- 78665
- 78681
- 78726
- 78727
- 78750
- 78754
- 78757
- 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 Valerian Home Health and Hospice before starting care?
Ask who sorts out the medication list
71% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Texas average 86.5%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask about transfer training
75.2% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Texas average 86.7%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
Ask what 'done' looks like
53.2% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Texas average 64.5%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
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 Round Rock, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Round Rock.
- Royalty Care Home Health Services Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Accentcare Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Elara Caring — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Gilead Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Theracare Home Health — 3 of 5 stars
- Apicon Home Health Agency Inc — 2 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 Valerian Home Health and Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Valerian Home Health and Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 747935 and has been since 2014. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Valerian Home Health and Hospice's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Valerian Home Health and Hospice provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
