DC Senior AdvisorMedstar Health Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 6404 Ivy Ln, Ste 110 in Hyattsville, MD 20782. Medicare first certified it in 2002, 24 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Maryland average of 3.5. It trails the Maryland average on 3 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Medstar Health Home Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | Medstar Health Home Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 6404 Ivy Ln, Ste 110, Hyattsville, MD 20782 |
| Phone | (240) 965-2929 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 217150 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/01/2002 |
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 Maryland average on 0 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Medstar Health Home Care | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.5% | 97.3% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 89.2% | 90.1% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 89.8% | 91.8% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 88.5% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 90.6% | 93.2% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 85.8% | 89.6% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 90.2% | 95.8% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 61.3% | 69.9% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 74.3% | 73.8% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, medication issues addressed on time and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Medstar Health Home Care?
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Medstar Health Home Care, based on 343 completed surveys. The Maryland average is 75%.
| Survey question | Medstar Health Home Care | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 82% | 84% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 81% | 80% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 78% | 75% | 79% | Better |
Do Medstar Health Home Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Medstar Health Home Care 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 | 83% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 7.3% |
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, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Medstar Health 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 Medstar Health Home Care serve?
Medstar Health Home Care tells Medicare it serves 82 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 165 in total.
- 20001
- 20017
- 20018
- 20032
- 20036
- 20607
- 20608
- 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
- 20812
- 20814
- 20815
- 20816
- 20817
- 20818
- 20832
- 20833
- 20837
- 20841
- 20842
- 20850
- 20851
- 20852
- 20853
- 20854
- 20855
- 20860
- 20861
- 20862
- 20866
- 20868
- 20871
- 20872
- 20874
- 20876
- 20877
- 20878
- 20879
- 20880
- 20882
- 20886
- 20895
- 20896
- 20901
- 20902
- 20903
- 20904
- 20905
- 20906
- 20910
- 20912
- 22203
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 how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Medstar Health Home Care followed up with the doctor on time in 90.2% of cases (Maryland average 95.8%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
85.8% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Maryland average 89.6%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
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 Medstar Health Home Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Medstar Health Home Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 217150 and has been since 2002. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Medstar Health Home Care's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Maryland average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Medstar Health 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.
