DC Senior AdvisorAmericare in Home Nursing is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 8181 Professional Pl, in Fort Washington, MD 20744. Medicare first certified it in 2003, 23 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Maryland average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Americare in Home Nursing's Medicare record?
| Agency | Americare in Home Nursing |
|---|---|
| Address | 8181 Professional Pl,, Fort Washington, MD 20744 |
| Phone | (800) 296-9002 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 217152 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/05/2003 |
How does Americare in Home Nursing score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Americare in Home Nursing. It is better than the Maryland average on 6 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Americare in Home Nursing | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.4% | 97.3% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 92.2% | 90.1% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 95% | 91.8% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 97.3% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 98.3% | 93.2% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 95.1% | 89.6% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98% | 95.8% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 81.8% | 69.9% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 68.1% | 73.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at bathing and got better at taking medicines correctly.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Americare in Home Nursing?
73% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Americare in Home Nursing, based on 213 completed surveys. The Maryland average is 75%.
| Survey question | Americare in Home Nursing | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 85% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 84% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 75% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 73% | 75% | 79% | About the same |
Do Americare in Home Nursing's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Americare in Home Nursing better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 88.4% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 8.4% |
Which home health services does Americare in Home Nursing provide, and which does it not?
Americare in Home Nursing reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Americare in Home Nursing? |
|---|---|
| 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 Americare in Home Nursing serve?
Americare in Home Nursing tells Medicare it serves 70 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 73 in total.
- 20607
- 20613
- 20623
- 20705
- 20706
- 20707
- 20708
- 20710
- 20712
- 20715
- 20716
- 20720
- 20721
- 20722
- 20735
- 20737
- 20740
- 20743
- 20744
- 20745
- 20746
- 20747
- 20748
- 20762
- 20769
- 20770
- 20772
- 20774
- 20781
- 20782
- 20783
- 20784
- 20785
- 20814
- 20815
- 20816
- 20817
- 20818
- 20832
- 20833
- 20837
- 20841
- 20850
- 20851
- 20852
- 20853
- 20854
- 20855
- 20860
- 20861
- 20866
- 20868
- 20871
- 20872
- 20874
- 20876
- 20877
- 20878
- 20879
- 20882
- 20886
- 20895
- 20901
- 20902
- 20903
- 20904
- 20905
- 20906
- 20910
- 20912
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 Americare in Home Nursing before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
68.1% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Maryland average 73.8%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
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.
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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Americare in Home Nursing Medicare-certified?
Yes. Americare in Home Nursing is certified by Medicare under provider number 217152 and has been since 2003. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Americare in Home Nursing's Medicare star rating?
5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Maryland average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Americare in Home Nursing 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.
