DC Senior AdvisorPathwell Home Health & Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1939 Roland Clarke Lane in Reston, VA 20191. Medicare first certified it in 2012, 14 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Virginia average is got better at taking medicines correctly; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Pathwell Home Health & Hospice's Medicare record?
| Agency | Pathwell Home Health & Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 1939 Roland Clarke Lane, Reston, VA 20191 |
| Phone | (540) 450-8680 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 497685 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/13/2012 |
How does Pathwell Home Health & Hospice score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Pathwell Home Health & Hospice. It is better than the Virginia average on 6 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Pathwell Home Health & Hospice | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 97% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 91.6% | 87% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 93.6% | 89.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 95% | 89.3% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 95.9% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 94.4% | 86.3% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.8% | 95.5% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 49.2% | 66.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 48.3% | 73.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 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: got better at taking medicines correctly, got better at bathing and breathing improved.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge and flu shot status checked.
What do patients say about Pathwell Home Health & Hospice?
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Pathwell Home Health & Hospice, based on 115 completed surveys. The Virginia average is 79%.
| Survey question | Pathwell Home Health & Hospice | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 85% | 89% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 79% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 75% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 75% | 79% | 79% | Worse |
Do Pathwell Home Health & Hospice's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Pathwell Home Health & Hospice, 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 | 77.5% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.2% |
Which home health services does Pathwell Home Health & Hospice provide, and which does it not?
Pathwell Home Health & Hospice reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Pathwell Home Health & Hospice? |
|---|---|
| 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 Pathwell Home Health & Hospice serve?
Pathwell Home Health & Hospice tells Medicare it serves 69 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 105 in total.
- 20105
- 20117
- 20120
- 20121
- 20124
- 20129
- 20132
- 20141
- 20147
- 20148
- 20151
- 20152
- 20158
- 20164
- 20165
- 20166
- 20170
- 20171
- 20175
- 20176
- 20180
- 20190
- 20191
- 20194
- 20197
- 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
- 22204
- 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 Pathwell Home Health & Hospice before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
48.3% 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 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.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Reston, VA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Reston.
- Enhabit Home Health (reston) — 3 of 5 stars
- The Medical Team Inc — 3 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Pathwell Home Health & Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Pathwell Home Health & Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 497685 and has been since 2012. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Pathwell Home Health & Hospice's Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Virginia average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Pathwell Home Health & Hospice 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.
