DC Senior AdvisorFirst Choice Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1400 Shepard Drive, Suite 100 in Sterling, VA 20164. Medicare first certified it in 2017, 9 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Virginia average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Virginia average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is First Choice Home Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | First Choice Home Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 Shepard Drive, Suite 100, Sterling, VA 20164 |
| Phone | (571) 325-2340 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 497745 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/15/2017 |
How does First Choice Home Care score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for First Choice Home Care. It is better than the Virginia average on 2 and worse on 3.
| Measure | First Choice Home Care | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 97% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 80.9% | 87% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 83.6% | 89.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 90.8% | 89.3% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 91.7% | 91.2% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 91% | 86.3% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.5% | 95.5% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 99.2% | 66.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 57% | 73.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and got better at taking medicines correctly.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at walking or moving around and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about First Choice Home Care?
95% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend First Choice Home Care, based on 9 completed surveys. The Virginia average is 79%.
| Survey question | First Choice Home Care | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 89% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 97% | 86% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 64% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 95% | 79% | 79% | Better |
Do First Choice Home Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for First Choice Home Care, 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 | 82% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.6% |
Which home health services does First Choice Home Care provide, and which does it not?
First Choice Home Care reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by First Choice Home Care? |
|---|---|
| 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 First Choice Home Care serve?
First Choice Home Care tells Medicare it serves 46 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 53 in total.
- 20105
- 20121
- 20129
- 20132
- 20141
- 20147
- 20148
- 20151
- 20152
- 20158
- 20164
- 20165
- 20166
- 20170
- 20171
- 20175
- 20176
- 20180
- 20190
- 20194
- 20197
- 22003
- 22015
- 22027
- 22030
- 22031
- 22041
- 22046
- 22066
- 22079
- 22101
- 22102
- 22124
- 22150
- 22151
- 22182
- 22203
- 22204
- 22302
- 22304
- 22306
- 22308
- 22309
- 22310
- 22311
- 22312
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 First Choice Home Care before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
57% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Virginia average 73.3%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
80.9% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 87% across Virginia. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask about transfer training
83.6% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Virginia average 89.7%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
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 Sterling, VA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Sterling.
- Bayada Home Health Care Inc — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is First Choice Home Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. First Choice Home Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 497745 and has been since 2017. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is First Choice Home Care's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Virginia average is 3.5.
Does First Choice Home Care 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.
