STAR CARE, LLP
NPI 1316950140
Home Health in Athens, TX

Active since August 14, 2006CLIA 45D1023273 · Waiver
3/5
Patient Care Rating
311 S PALESTINE ST, ATHENS, TX 75751(903) 677-8301 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 22, 2026, May 21, 2025, Sep 16, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Star Care, Llp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

STAR CARE, LLP (NPI 1316950140), doing business as Pathfinder Home Health, is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in Athens, Texas and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 11, 2028 and lists Susan Marberry, Cco, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316950140
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251E00000X
Legal Business NameSTAR CARE, LLP
Location Address311 S PALESTINE STAthens, TX 75751-2509
Mailing Address8751 Collin Mckinney Pkwy, Suite 1102 Pmb30Mckinney, TX 75070 · (903) 677-8301 · Fax (903) 677-8310
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSusan MarberryCco · (903) 390-4040
Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 22, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 22, 2026
NPI 1316950140 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251E00000X
License Licensed in TX · 008746
Definition

A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.

311 S PALESTINE ST, Athens, TX 75751

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPathfinder Home Health

Other Identifiers 2

Other008746TX · License
Medicaid171702701TX

Accepted Insurance

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D1023273

Star Care LLP · Athens, TX
Active · expires Mar 11, 2028
CLIA Number45D1023273
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateMarch 12, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 11, 2028
Laboratory DirectorLari Smiley
Laboratory Phone(903) 677-8301
Laboratory LocationStar Care LLP311 South Palestine Street, Athens, TX 75751
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Pathfinder Home Health (CMS certification number 453144), from CMS Care Compare.

Pathfinder Home Health

Home health agency · Athens, TX
3/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number453144
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 18, 2004
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
99.3%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
86%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
83.4%
Patients who got better at bathing
92.1%
Patients whose breathing improved
82.2%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
88.3%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
78.2%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
98.7%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
100%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
4.6%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
87 of 140 patient episodes · observed rate 62.14%
70.47% Same As National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
54 patient stays · observed rate 1.85%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.68% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 419 episodes
1.11
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Star Care, LLP's NPI number?

The NPI number for Star Care, LLP is 1316950140. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2006. The provider is doing business as Pathfinder Home Health.

Where is Star Care, LLP located?

Star Care, LLP is located at 311 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751. The listed phone number is (903) 677-8301.

What is Star Care, LLP's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Does Star Care, LLP hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D1023273) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 11, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Star Care, LLP a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Pathfinder Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since August 18, 2004.

What quality rating does Star Care, LLP have?

CMS rates Pathfinder Home Health 3 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Star Care, LLP accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Star Care, LLP as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Star Care, LLP was last updated on January 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.