DC Senior AdvisorGoodwin Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 3440 S Jefferson Street in Falls Church, VA 22041. Medicare first certified it in 2010, 16 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, below 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 Goodwin Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Goodwin Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 3440 S Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041 |
| Phone | (703) 824-1390 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 497662 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/12/2010 |
How does Goodwin Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Goodwin Home Health. It is better than the Virginia average on 2 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Goodwin Home Health | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.5% | 97% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 78.6% | 87% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 85.9% | 89.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 80.3% | 89.3% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 87.3% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 83.1% | 86.3% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.9% | 95.5% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 94.7% | 66.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 62.6% | 73.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 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 medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at bathing and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Goodwin Home Health?
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Goodwin Home Health, based on 173 completed surveys. The Virginia average is 79%.
| Survey question | Goodwin Home Health | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 89% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 85% | 86% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 78% | 80% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 82% | 79% | 79% | Better |
Do Goodwin Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Goodwin Home Health 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 | 92.3% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.7% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 7.8% |
Which home health services does Goodwin Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Goodwin Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Goodwin 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 Goodwin Home Health serve?
Goodwin Home Health tells Medicare it serves 64 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 76 in total.
- 20105
- 20120
- 20121
- 20124
- 20147
- 20148
- 20151
- 20152
- 20170
- 20171
- 20175
- 20176
- 20190
- 20191
- 20194
- 22003
- 22015
- 22027
- 22030
- 22031
- 22032
- 22033
- 22039
- 22041
- 22042
- 22043
- 22044
- 22046
- 22060
- 22066
- 22079
- 22101
- 22102
- 22124
- 22150
- 22151
- 22152
- 22153
- 22180
- 22181
- 22182
- 22201
- 22202
- 22203
- 22204
- 22205
- 22206
- 22207
- 22209
- 22213
- 22301
- 22302
- 22303
- 22304
- 22305
- 22306
- 22307
- 22308
- 22309
- 22310
- 22311
- 22312
- 22314
- 22315
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 Goodwin Home Health before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
62.6% 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 who helps with bathing, and how often
80.3% of patients improved at bathing (Virginia average 89.3%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
78.6% 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 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.
Which other home health agencies serve Falls Church, VA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Falls Church.
- Bayada Home Health Care Inc — 4 of 5 stars
- Avalon in Home Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Human Touch Home Health Care — 3.5 of 5 stars
- American Care Partners at Home Inc — no star rating yet
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Goodwin Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Goodwin Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 497662 and has been since 2010. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Goodwin Home Health's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Virginia average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Goodwin 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.
