DC Senior AdvisorProfessional Healthcare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 501 School Street, Sw Suite 200 in Washington, DC 20024. Medicare first certified it in 2000, 26 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the D.C. average of 3.5. It beats the D.C. average on 5 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Professional Healthcare's Medicare record?
| Agency | Professional Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 School Street, Sw Suite 200, Washington, DC 20024 |
| Phone | (202) 955-8355 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 097049 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/21/2000 |
How does Professional Healthcare score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Professional Healthcare. It is better than the D.C. average on 5 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Professional Healthcare | D.C. average | U.S. average | vs. D.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.7% | 90.8% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 93.5% | 87.6% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 92.6% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 89.4% | 88.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 99.2% | 94% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 93% | 88.7% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.6% | 93.7% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 68.7% | 70.7% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 72.5% | 72.8% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 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: started care on time, got better at walking or moving around and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Professional Healthcare?
55% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Professional Healthcare, based on 71 completed surveys. The D.C. average is 60%.
| Survey question | Professional Healthcare | D.C. average | U.S. average | vs. D.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 77% | 75% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 67% | 76% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 64% | 70% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 65% | 70% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 55% | 60% | 79% | Worse |
Do Professional Healthcare's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Professional Healthcare worse 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 | 75.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 13.5% |
Which home health services does Professional Healthcare provide, and which does it not?
Professional Healthcare reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Professional Healthcare? |
|---|---|
| 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 Professional Healthcare serve?
Professional Healthcare tells Medicare it serves 22 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs.
- 20001
- 20002
- 20003
- 20004
- 20005
- 20006
- 20007
- 20008
- 20009
- 20010
- 20011
- 20012
- 20015
- 20016
- 20017
- 20018
- 20019
- 20020
- 20024
- 20032
- 20036
- 20037
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 Professional Healthcare before starting care?
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.
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
- Americare in Home Nursing — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Capitol View Home Health Care Agency — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Medstar Health Vna — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Professional Healthcare Medicare-certified?
Yes. Professional Healthcare is certified by Medicare under provider number 097049 and has been since 2000. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Professional Healthcare's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The D.C. average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 1 out of 5.
Does Professional Healthcare 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.
