DC Senior AdvisorMedstar Health Vna is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 4201 Connecticut Avenue 441 in Washington, DC 20008. Medicare first certified it in 1966, 60 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the D.C. average of 3.5. It trails the D.C. average on 2 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Medstar Health Vna's Medicare record?
| Agency | Medstar Health Vna |
|---|---|
| Address | 4201 Connecticut Avenue 441, Washington, DC 20008 |
| Phone | (202) 882-6988 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 097000 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/01/1966 |
How does Medstar Health Vna score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Medstar Health Vna. It is better than the D.C. average on 0 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Medstar Health Vna | D.C. average | U.S. average | vs. D.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 82.9% | 90.8% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 87.2% | 87.6% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 89% | 89.2% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 86.4% | 88.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 92.2% | 94% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 89.9% | 88.7% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.5% | 93.7% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 60.5% | 70.7% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 73.7% | 72.8% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it trails: flu shot status checked and started care on time.
What do patients say about Medstar Health Vna?
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Medstar Health Vna, based on 265 completed surveys. The D.C. average is 60%.
| Survey question | Medstar Health Vna | D.C. average | U.S. average | vs. D.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 86% | 75% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 83% | 76% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 77% | 70% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 81% | 70% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 71% | 60% | 79% | Better |
Do Medstar Health Vna's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Medstar Health Vna better than the national rate on: preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 76.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.7% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 6.2% |
Which home health services does Medstar Health Vna provide, and which does it not?
Medstar Health Vna reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Medstar Health Vna? |
|---|---|
| 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 Vna serve?
Medstar Health Vna tells Medicare it serves 22 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 23 in total.
- 20001
- 20002
- 20003
- 20004
- 20005
- 20007
- 20008
- 20009
- 20010
- 20011
- 20012
- 20015
- 20016
- 20017
- 20018
- 20019
- 20020
- 20024
- 20032
- 20036
- 20037
- 20772
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 Vna before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Medstar Health Vna started care on time for 82.9% of patients, against a D.C. average of 90.8%. 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 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.
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 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 Medstar Health Vna Medicare-certified?
Yes. Medstar Health Vna is certified by Medicare under provider number 097000 and has been since 1966. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Medstar Health Vna's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The D.C. average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Medstar Health Vna 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.
