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Home health agency · CMS Certification 197247

ARK LA TEX HOME HEALTH, INC.

7591 FERN AVENUE, SUITE 1503, SHREVEPORT, LA 71105

(318) 747-6180

Worth a closer look before you decide

These figures come straight from CMS. They are flags to ask about, not a verdict — read the full detail below.

Value43/ 100

2★ care at below-average cost — needs review

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
2of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
2 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
4 of 5 stars
Date certified
1989-05-19

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathology

Agency details

Ownership
PROPRIETARY

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(247 patients)
75.99%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(247 patients)
83.71%
Got better at bathing(247 patients)
75.81%
Breathing improved(243 patients)
61.39%
Got better at taking medications correctly(244 patients)
89.68%
Discharge function score(246 patients)
45.93%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(364 patients)
99.73%
Acted on medication issues promptly(364 patients)
99.73%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(364 patients)
1.37%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(253 patients)
0%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(241 patients)
85.48%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(96 patients)
69.72%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(46 patients)
4.35%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(48 patients)
14.73%
Sent health information to the next provider(115 patients)
52.17%
Gave health information to the patient(248 patients)
85.48%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
  • Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
  • Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.

Questions to ask

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Questions to ask — ARK LA TEX HOME HEALTH, INC.

Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
  • Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
  • How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
  • What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
  • Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.