Apicon Home Health Agency Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1850 Round Rock Ave in Round Rock, TX 78681. Medicare first certified it in 2001, 25 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is medication issues addressed on time; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Apicon Home Health Agency Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Apicon Home Health Agency Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 1850 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78681 |
| Phone | (512) 249-0899 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 679088 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/26/2001 |
How does Apicon Home Health Agency Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Apicon Home Health Agency Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 2 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Apicon Home Health Agency Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 69.2% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 72.5% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 75.7% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 50% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 55.6% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 100% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 17.9% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 35.6% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.5% | 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: medication issues addressed on time and started care on time.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, breathing improved and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Apicon Home Health Agency Inc?
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Apicon Home Health Agency Inc, based on 35 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Apicon Home Health Agency Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 82% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 82% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 81% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 78% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do Apicon Home Health Agency Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Apicon Home Health Agency Inc, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 72.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 15.8% |
Which home health services does Apicon Home Health Agency Inc provide, and which does it not?
Apicon Home Health Agency Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Apicon Home Health Agency Inc? |
|---|---|
| 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 Apicon Home Health Agency Inc serve?
Apicon Home Health Agency Inc tells Medicare it serves 47 ZIP codes in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, out of 51 in total.
- 76537
- 78610
- 78613
- 78617
- 78619
- 78626
- 78628
- 78633
- 78634
- 78640
- 78641
- 78645
- 78652
- 78653
- 78660
- 78664
- 78665
- 78681
- 78701
- 78702
- 78704
- 78705
- 78717
- 78721
- 78722
- 78723
- 78724
- 78727
- 78728
- 78729
- 78730
- 78734
- 78738
- 78741
- 78744
- 78745
- 78747
- 78748
- 78749
- 78750
- 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 Apicon Home Health Agency Inc before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
50% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Texas average 87.4%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
55.6% 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 what 'done' looks like
35.6% 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.
- Elara Caring — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Theracare Home Health — 3 of 5 stars
- Royalty Care Home Health Services Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Accentcare Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Gilead Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Valerian Home Health and Hospice — 2.5 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 Apicon Home Health Agency Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Apicon Home Health Agency Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 679088 and has been since 2001. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Apicon Home Health Agency Inc's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Apicon Home Health Agency Inc 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.
