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Home Health Care in DFW, TX

Browse 2313 licensed home health care providers across the DFW metroplex. Every listing is verified through Texas HHSC licensing data, with service details, Google ratings, and Medicaid coverage information.

Licensed Providers2313
Cities Served119+
HHSC Licensed100%
Medicaid Options✓

What Is Home Health Care?

Home health care provides skilled medical services in a patient's home, ordered by a physician and delivered by licensed professionals. Services typically include skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services, and personal care assistance. Texas licenses these agencies through the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) as Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs).

Home health is often the right choice for patients recovering from surgery or hospitalization, managing chronic conditions, or needing skilled medical care while remaining in their own home. Most services are covered by Medicare and Texas Medicaid (STAR+PLUS) when ordered by a physician and deemed medically necessary.

Home Health vs. Other Care Options

Care TypeSetting
Home HealthPatient's home
Assisted LivingResidential facility
Nursing HomeSkilled nursing facility
HospiceHome or facility

Home health is ideal for patients who can remain safely at home but need skilled medical services. Contact providers directly to discuss eligibility.

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Home Health Providers by Location

Find home health agencies in your area. Each location page includes provider listings, filters, and Medicaid coverage details.

Suburbs & Cities

Dallas

409 providers

Arlington

154 providers

Fort Worth

148 providers

Garland

144 providers

Plano

128 providers

Richardson

111 providers

Irving

85 providers

Mesquite

72 providers

Carrollton

60 providers

McKinney

56 providers

Mansfield

52 providers

Grand Prairie

51 providers

Frisco

42 providers

Forney

39 providers

Lewisville

37 providers

Allen

36 providers

DeSoto

35 providers

Denton

30 providers

Rockwall

26 providers

Wylie

24 providers

Duncanville

22 providers

Rowlett

21 providers

North Richland Hills

20 providers

Little Elm

20 providers

Cedar Hill

19 providers

Bedford

19 providers

Hurst

17 providers

Euless

17 providers

Prosper

16 providers

Flower Mound

16 providers

Lancaster

15 providers

Midlothian

14 providers

Grapevine

13 providers

Waxahachie

13 providers

Southlake

12 providers

Greenville

11 providers

Burleson

9 providers

Cleburne

9 providers

Weatherford

9 providers

Keller

7 providers

Murphy

7 providers

Colleyville

6 providers

The Colony

6 providers

Specialized Care

Hospice Care Providers in DFW

Hospice provides comfort-focused care for patients with a terminal diagnosis, including pain management, emotional support, and family counseling. Many home health agencies in the DFW area also offer hospice services.

DFW Traffic Context

Typical Peak-Hour Travel Delays

DFW traffic can significantly impact home health service schedules. Here are typical peak-hour delays on major corridors:

I-10 West+12 min
I-45 North+18 min
US-59 SW+22 min
I-69 South+25 min
Beltway 8+30 min

Source: TxDOT/DriveDFW historical averages. Actual conditions vary. Updated 2026-03-12.

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Filter by Home Health Service Type

DFW agencies range from Medicare-certified skilled home health to non-medical personal care, hospice, and pediatric specialists. Filter the featured list below or browse a dedicated sub-hub for each type.

Dedicated pages: Skilled · Hospice · Personal Care · Private Duty · Pediatric
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Frequently Asked Questions

Home Health Care FAQ

How do I find a licensed home health agency in DFW?
All home health agencies operating in Texas must be licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) as Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs). Every listing on this directory is pulled directly from HHSC licensing data. You can filter by city, service type, and insurance accepted to narrow your search, then contact agencies directly to confirm availability and intake timelines in your specific DFW suburb.
Does Medicare cover home health care in Texas?
Yes. Medicare Part A and Part B cover medically necessary home health services when ordered by a physician. Covered services typically include skilled nursing visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and medical social services. To qualify, the patient must be homebound and the agency must be Medicare-certified. Look for "Medicare-certified" agencies in our directory — the CMS star rating column indicates agencies that have been rated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
What is STAR+PLUS and does it cover home health in DFW?
STAR+PLUS is Texas Medicaid's managed care program for adults who have disabilities or are age 65 and older. In the DFW Metroplex, STAR+PLUS is administered across Service Areas 3 & 4 by UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Molina Healthcare of Texas, Superior HealthPlan (Centene), and Aetna Better Health of Texas. Each MCO has its own network of home health agencies, so you must confirm your specific plan's network before selecting a provider. Use our "Medicaid" filter to see agencies that accept Medicaid in DFW.
What is the difference between a home health agency and a home care agency?
Home health agencies provide skilled medical services — licensed nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists — ordered by a physician. These services are typically covered by Medicare or Medicaid when medically necessary. Home care agencies (sometimes called non-medical or personal care agencies) provide assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation — but no skilled clinical care. Both types are listed in this directory; use the "Service Type" filter to distinguish them.
How long does it take to start home health services after a hospital discharge in DFW?
Most Medicare-certified agencies can begin an initial nursing assessment within 24–48 hours of a physician order. However, staffing availability in high-demand DFW corridors (especially along I-35W, I-635, and US-75) can extend that window. Ask agencies specifically about their average intake-to-first-visit time for your ZIP code. Hospital discharge planners at major DFW health systems — Baylor Scott & White, Texas Health Resources, Medical City — typically have pre-established referral agreements with local agencies that can accelerate the process.
How do I check if a DFW home health agency has had any violations or enforcement actions?
The Texas HHSC publishes enforcement actions and complaint survey results through its Health and Human Services Complaint and Incident Intake system. On this directory, we surface compliance signals via the trust badge on each agency card: a green checkmark indicates a clean record (no enforcement actions in 3+ years), a warning triangle indicates items to review, and a red flag indicates recent enforcement actions. Use the "Hide agencies with recent enforcement actions" filter on this page for a quick screen.

About This Guide

At DFW Senior Living Guide, we've indexed 2313 licensed home health care providers across the DFW metroplex. Our directory draws from Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) licensing records to help patients and families find qualified home health agencies without commercial bias. Browse our full DFW senior living directory to explore assisted living, memory care, and nursing home options.

Why This Guide Exists

This guide was built by a Texas family after navigating assisted living, memory care, and home health firsthand when our mother was diagnosed with a memory care condition. Our content is reviewed by a licensed registered nurse in Texas. We built what we wished existed when we needed it.