Home health
Champion Care, Inc.
Home health in Laredo, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1419 MARKET ST |
| City | Laredo |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78040 |
| Phone | 956-712-2156 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 459052 |
| Ownership | PROPRIETARY |
| Certification | Medicare-certified home health agency (CMS) |
| Care types | home health |
| Services offered | nursing care, home health aide |
| Palliative services basis | No palliative care program is shown in the agency's CMS Home Health Care Agencies record. That CMS file carries no palliative-care field, so this flag records CMS evidence only; it is not a claim the agency offers no palliative care. |
Champion Care, Inc. is in 1419 MARKET ST, Laredo, TX 78040. Phone: 956-712-2156. Ownership: PROPRIETARY. It offers nursing care, home health aide.
Champion Care Inc. says it has served South Texas families for more than 30 years from its Laredo office at 1419 Market St. Its own site lists caregiver and provider services, senior home care, the Palomita program, telemonitoring, and tele health, including help with personal care, bathing, dressing, meals, housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders, shopping, companionship, transportation, memory care support, respite care, and vital sign monitoring for seniors and adults with disabilities. The site notes bilingual English and Spanish support, says it works with Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, VA benefits for eligible veterans, long-term care insurance, and private pay, and invites families to call (956) 712-2156, with 24/7 on-call support available.
More about this provider
| Champion Care Inc.'s own site presents it as a South Texas home care provider serving families for more than 30 years from its Laredo office at 1419 Market St, Laredo, TX 78040, with additional locations in Zapata and San Antonio. It offers caregiver and provider services, senior home care, its Palomita program, telemonitoring, and tele health, delivered by screened home care attendants, nurses, and therapists, with bilingual English and Spanish support. Families can call (956) 712-2156, and the site states it works with Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, VA benefits for eligible veterans, long-term care insurance, and private pay. | |
| Services and programs | The site lists Caregiver & Provider Services, Senior Home Care, the Palomita program, Telemonitoring, and Tele Health. Its senior home care list includes personal care, bathing and dressing assistance, meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry, medication reminders, grocery shopping, companionship, transportation, safety assessments, memory care support, minor home repair, respite care, vital sign monitoring, exercise support, and escort to appointments. The caregiver services page also describes personal care and daily living help, companion care for seniors, respite caregiver services, and hospice caregiver support. |
| Who it serves | The site says it serves South Texas families, including seniors and adults with disabilities. Its Senior Home Care page lists who it serves as seniors requiring daily living assistance, individuals with chronic health conditions, patients recovering from surgery, and families needing respite care support, in Laredo, Zapata, and San Antonio. |
| Languages | English and Spanish. The site highlights bilingual care, bilingual English and Spanish staff, and caregivers who are fluent in English and Spanish. |
| Payment types it states | The Senior Home Care page states: "We work with Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, VA benefits for eligible veterans, long-term care insurance, and private pay arrangements." The caregiver services page also states the company works with long-term care insurance, private pay, and specific Medicaid programs. |
| Visiting and contact details | Laredo office: 1419 Market St, Laredo, TX 78040 (as stated on the About page; the site footer shows the same street address with ZIP 78041). Phone: (956) 712-2156. Email: hello@championcareinc.com. Opening hours stated on the site: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Sunday closed, with 24/7 on-call available. Other offices are listed in Zapata and San Antonio. |
| Website | https://www.championcareinc.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS
| Quality measures reported to CMS | |
|---|---|
| Offers Nursing Care Services | Yes |
| Offers Medical Social Services | No |
| Offers Home Health Aide Services | Yes |
| Offers Physical Therapy Services | No |
| Offers Speech Pathology Services | No |
| Offers Occupational Therapy Services | No |
| Footnote for Discharge Function Score | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for DTC Risk-Standardized Rate | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for PPH Risk-Standardized Rate | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for PPR Risk-Standardized Rate | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for how often patients' breathing improved | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for how often patients got better at bathing | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for Transfer of Health Information to the Patient | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for Transfer of Health Information to the Provider | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for how often patients got better at walking or moving around | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for how often patients got better at getting in and out of bed | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote Changes in skin integrity post-acute care: pressure ulcer/injury | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for Percent of Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for how often patients got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for how often the home health team began their patients' care in a timely manner | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for how often physician-recommended actions to address medication issues were completely timely | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for how often the home health team determined whether patients received a flu shot for the current flu season | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Footnote for how much Medicare spends on an episode of care at this agency, compared to Medicare spending across all agencies nationally | This measure currently does not have data or provider has been certified/recertified for less than 6 months. |
| Home health CAHPS survey | |
|---|---|
| Footnote Number | 12 |
| Survey response rate | Not Available |
| Number of completed Surveys | Not Available |
| CMS Certification Number (CCN) | 459052 |
| Footnote for Survey response rate | 12 |
| HHCAHPS Survey Summary Star Rating | Not Available |
| Footnote for number of completed surveys | 12 |
| HHCAHPS Survey Summary Star Rating Footnote | 12 |
| Footnote for Star Rating for overall care from agency | 12 |
| Star Rating for health team communicated well with them | Not Available |
| Footnote for Star Rating for communicated well with them | 12 |
| Footnote Star Rating discussed medicines, pain, home safety | 12 |
| Star Rating for health team gave care in a professional way | Not Available |
| Star Rating for how patients rated overall care from agency | Not Available |
| Star Rating team discussed medicines, pain, and home safety | Not Available |
| Footnote for Star Rating for gave care in a professional way | 12 |
| Percent of patients who reported that their home health team communicated well with them | Not Available |
| Percent of patients who reported that their home health team gave care in a professional way | Not Available |
| Footnote for Percent of patients who reported that their home health team communicated well with them | 12 |
| Footnote for Percent of patients who reported that their home health team gave care in a professional way | 12 |
| Percent of patients who reported that their home health team discussed medicines, pain, and home safety with them | Not Available |
| Percent of patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the home health agency to friends and family | Not Available |
| Percent of patients who gave their home health agency a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) | Not Available |
| Footnote for Percent of patients who reported that their home health team discussed medicines, pain, and home safety with them | 12 |
| Footnote for Percent of patients who gave their home health agency a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0(lowest) to 10(highest) | 12 |
| Footnote for Percent of patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the home health agency to friends and family | 12 |
Who pays for home health?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- What you may pay for home health services
- Skilled Home Health vs Personal Care: What Medicare Pays For and What It Does Not
Home health guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Champion Care, Inc.
Where is Champion Care, Inc. located?
Champion Care, Inc. is at 1419 MARKET ST, Laredo, Texas 78040.
What care and services does Champion Care, Inc. offer?
Champion Care, Inc. offers home health, nursing care, home health aide.
Is Champion Care, Inc. Medicare-certified?
Medicare-certified home health agency (CMS).
How do I contact Champion Care, Inc.?
Call Champion Care, Inc. at 956-712-2156.
How much does home health care cost?
If Medicare covers your home health care, you pay $0 for the care itself. You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved cost for medical gear, like a hospital bed or a wheelchair. Care you hire on your own costs more. A private nurse at home runs a median of $90 an hour (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). See our guide to home health care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for home health care?
Yes. Medicare Part A and Part B pay for home health care when a doctor orders it, you need skilled nursing or therapy, and you are homebound. Homebound means it is hard for you to leave home. You pay $0 for the care itself. You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved cost for medical gear. Medicare Advantage plans cover home health too, with their own rules. A Medigap plan can pay the 20% gear cost toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between home health and home care?
Home health is medical care at home. Nurses and therapists give it, and a doctor orders it. Home care is non-medical help at home, like bathing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. You hire home care on your own. Medicare does not pay for home care on its own.
Who else pays for home health care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for home health care for people who qualify. The VA covers home health for many veterans. Some long-term care insurance plans pay for care at home. You can also pay an agency out of pocket.