DC Senior AdvisorProspect Homecare Agency is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 8315 Lee Hwy; Ste 302 in Fairfax, VA 22031. Medicare first certified it in 2015, 11 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 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 met expected function at discharge.
What is Prospect Homecare Agency's Medicare record?
| Agency | Prospect Homecare Agency |
|---|---|
| Address | 8315 Lee Hwy; Ste 302, Fairfax, VA 22031 |
| Phone | (202) 413-5928 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 497719 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/07/2015 |
How does Prospect Homecare Agency score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Prospect Homecare Agency. It is better than the Virginia average on 2 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Prospect Homecare Agency | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.9% | 97% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 76.8% | 87% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 82.2% | 89.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 83% | 89.3% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 82.6% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 86% | 86.3% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.6% | 95.5% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 96.9% | 66.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 54.7% | 73.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.7% | 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: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at walking or moving around and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Prospect Homecare Agency?
66% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Prospect Homecare Agency, based on 117 completed surveys. The Virginia average is 79%.
| Survey question | Prospect Homecare Agency | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 84% | 89% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 77% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 67% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 74% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 66% | 79% | 79% | Worse |
Do Prospect Homecare Agency's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Prospect Homecare Agency better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 82% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.3% |
Which home health services does Prospect Homecare Agency provide, and which does it not?
Prospect Homecare Agency reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Prospect Homecare Agency? |
|---|---|
| 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 Prospect Homecare Agency serve?
Prospect Homecare Agency tells Medicare it serves 71 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 111 in total.
- 20105
- 20117
- 20120
- 20121
- 20124
- 20132
- 20141
- 20147
- 20148
- 20151
- 20152
- 20164
- 20165
- 20166
- 20170
- 20171
- 20175
- 20176
- 20180
- 20190
- 20191
- 20194
- 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
- 22213
- 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 Prospect Homecare Agency before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
54.7% 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 how often the therapist actually comes
76.8% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 87% across Virginia. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
82.6% 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 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 Fairfax, VA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Fairfax.
- Grace Home Healthcare LLC — 5 of 5 stars
- Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Pro Healthcare Servicing LLC — 2 of 5 stars
- All Heart Home Health LLC — 3 of 5 stars
- Care With Love, LLC — 3 of 5 stars
- Diamond Home Healthcare, Inc — 3 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Prospect Homecare Agency Medicare-certified?
Yes. Prospect Homecare Agency is certified by Medicare under provider number 497719 and has been since 2015. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Prospect Homecare Agency's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Virginia average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Prospect Homecare Agency 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.
