DC Senior AdvisorAmedisys Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at Amedisys Home Health in Washington, DC 20003. Medicare first certified it in 1990, 36 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the D.C. average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the D.C. average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is falls with major injury.
What is Amedisys Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Amedisys Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | Amedisys Home Health, Washington, DC 20003 |
| Phone | (202) 783-7892 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 097024 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/16/1990 |
How does Amedisys Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Amedisys Home Health. It is better than the D.C. average on 8 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Amedisys Home Health | D.C. average | U.S. average | vs. D.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 90.8% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 94.2% | 87.6% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 95.5% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 95.9% | 88.1% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 98.3% | 94% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 91.3% | 88.7% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97.1% | 93.7% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 86.8% | 70.7% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 75.5% | 72.8% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Better |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, started care on time and got better at bathing.
Where it trails: falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Amedisys Home Health?
74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Amedisys Home Health, based on 207 completed surveys. The D.C. average is 60%.
| Survey question | Amedisys Home Health | D.C. average | U.S. average | vs. D.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 86% | 75% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 76% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 78% | 70% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 70% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 74% | 60% | 79% | Better |
Do Amedisys Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Amedisys Home Health better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 83.4% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.8% |
Which home health services does Amedisys Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Amedisys Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Amedisys Home Health? |
|---|---|
| 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; see licensed home care agencies in Washington, D.C.. |
Which Washington, D.C.-area ZIP codes does Amedisys Home Health serve?
Amedisys Home Health tells Medicare it serves 22 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs.
- 20001
- 20002
- 20003
- 20004
- 20005
- 20006
- 20007
- 20008
- 20009
- 20010
- 20011
- 20012
- 20015
- 20016
- 20017
- 20018
- 20019
- 20020
- 20024
- 20032
- 20036
- 20037
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 Amedisys Home Health before starting care?
Ask about fall prevention
1.4% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 0.4% across D.C.. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
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.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Which other home health agencies serve Washington, DC?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Washington.
- Adoration Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Human Touch Home Health Care Agency, Inc — 4 of 5 stars
- Professional Healthcare — 4 of 5 stars
- Americare in Home Nursing — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Capitol View Home Health Care Agency — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Medstar Health Vna — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Amedisys Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Amedisys Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 097024 and has been since 1990. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Amedisys Home Health's Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The D.C. average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Amedisys Home Health 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.
