DC Senior AdvisorIdeal Nursing Services, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 820 Upshur Street, Nw in Washington, DC 20011. Medicare first certified it in 1994, 32 years ago. Medicare has not published a quality star rating for it, which usually means too few patients in the reporting period rather than a problem. Its strongest result against the D.C. average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Ideal Nursing Services, Inc.'s Medicare record?
| Agency | Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | 820 Upshur Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20011 |
| Phone | (202) 723-0304 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 097036 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/27/1994 |
How does Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 9 patient-outcome and process measures for Ideal Nursing Services, Inc.. It is better than the D.C. average on 2 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. | D.C. average | U.S. average | vs. D.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 87.5% | 90.8% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 78.1% | 87.6% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 85.1% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 75.6% | 88.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | Not published | 94% | 91.5% | — |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | Not published | 88.7% | 88.3% | — |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 85% | 93.7% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 81% | 70.7% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 35.7% | 72.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Better |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and new or worsened pressure ulcers.
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 Ideal Nursing Services, Inc.?
63% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Ideal Nursing Services, Inc., based on 57 completed surveys. The D.C. average is 60%.
| Survey question | Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. | D.C. average | U.S. average | vs. D.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 85% | 75% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 79% | 76% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 72% | 70% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 74% | 70% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 63% | 60% | 79% | Better |
Do Ideal Nursing Services, Inc.'s patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare could not calculate hospital-use measures for Ideal Nursing Services, Inc.: the number of patient episodes was too small to report.
Which home health services does Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. provide, and which does it not?
Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering speech therapy and medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Ideal Nursing Services, Inc.? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | No |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. serve?
Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. tells Medicare it serves 17 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs.
- 20001
- 20002
- 20003
- 20005
- 20007
- 20009
- 20010
- 20011
- 20012
- 20015
- 20016
- 20017
- 20018
- 20019
- 20020
- 20024
- 20032
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 Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
35.7% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (D.C. average 72.8%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
75.6% of patients improved at bathing (D.C. average 88.1%). 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
78.1% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 87.6% across D.C.. 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 Washington, DC?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Washington.
- Amedisys Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- 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
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. is certified by Medicare under provider number 097036 and has been since 1994. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Ideal Nursing Services, Inc.'s Medicare star rating?
Medicare has not published a quality star rating for it, usually because it had too few patients in the reporting period. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and home health aide.
