DC Senior AdvisorMedstar Health Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 4040 North Fairfax Drive - Suite 625 in Arlington, VA 22203. Medicare first certified it in 1998, 28 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 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 breathing improved.
What is Medstar Health Home Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | Medstar Health Home Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 4040 North Fairfax Drive - Suite 625, Arlington, VA 22203 |
| Phone | (703) 748-1533 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 497550 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/24/1998 |
How does Medstar Health Home Care score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Medstar Health Home Care. It is better than the Virginia average on 1 and worse on 4.
| Measure | Medstar Health Home Care | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 90.5% | 97% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 83.8% | 87% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 88.8% | 89.7% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 87.2% | 89.3% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 82.1% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 80.1% | 86.3% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97.1% | 95.5% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 77.7% | 66.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 75.2% | 73.3% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: breathing improved, started care on time and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Medstar Health Home Care?
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Medstar Health Home Care, based on 36 completed surveys. The Virginia average is 79%.
| Survey question | Medstar Health Home Care | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 92% | 89% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 91% | 86% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 83% | 80% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 97% | 85% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 77% | 79% | 79% | About the same |
Do Medstar Health Home Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Medstar Health 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 | 80.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.1% |
Which home health services does Medstar Health Home Care provide, and which does it not?
Medstar Health Home Care 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 Medstar Health Home Care? |
|---|---|
| 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 Medstar Health Home Care serve?
Medstar Health Home Care tells Medicare it serves 62 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 65 in total.
- 20105
- 20120
- 20124
- 20147
- 20148
- 20164
- 20165
- 20166
- 20170
- 20171
- 20190
- 20191
- 20194
- 20815
- 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
- 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 Medstar Health Home Care before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
82.1% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Virginia average 91.2%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Medstar Health Home Care started care on time for 90.5% of patients, against a Virginia average of 97%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
80.1% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Virginia average 86.3%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Medstar Health Home Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Medstar Health Home Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 497550 and has been since 1998. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Medstar Health Home Care's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Virginia average is 3.5.
Does Medstar Health Home Care provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and home health aide.
