DC Senior AdvisorRiderwood Village, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 3120 Gracefield Road in Silver Spring, MD 20904. Medicare first certified it in 2006, 20 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Maryland average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is got better at bathing.
What is Riderwood Village, Inc.'s Medicare record?
| Agency | Riderwood Village, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | 3120 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 |
| Phone | (301) 572-8375 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 217156 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/21/2006 |
How does Riderwood Village, Inc. score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Riderwood Village, Inc.. It is better than the Maryland average on 2 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Riderwood Village, Inc. | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 96.2% | 97.3% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 78.6% | 90.1% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 84% | 91.8% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 78.9% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 87.1% | 93.2% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 78.3% | 89.6% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 85.3% | 95.8% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 94% | 69.9% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 61.8% | 73.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | Better |
| 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 falls with major injury.
Where it trails: got better at bathing, met expected function at discharge and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Riderwood Village, Inc.?
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Riderwood Village, Inc., based on 78 completed surveys. The Maryland average is 75%.
| Survey question | Riderwood Village, Inc. | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 87% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 80% | 84% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 82% | 80% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 75% | 75% | 79% | About the same |
Do Riderwood Village, Inc.'s patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Riderwood Village, Inc. 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 | 93% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 4.2% |
Which home health services does Riderwood Village, Inc. provide, and which does it not?
Riderwood Village, Inc. reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Riderwood Village, Inc.? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Riderwood Village, Inc. serve?
Riderwood Village, Inc. tells Medicare it serves 2 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 6 in total.
- 20903
- 20904
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 Riderwood Village, Inc. before starting care?
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
78.9% of patients improved at bathing (Maryland average 91.1%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask what 'done' looks like
61.8% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Maryland average 73.8%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
78.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 90.1% across Maryland. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
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 Silver Spring, MD?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Silver Spring.
- Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Comprehensive Home Health Care Agency — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice — 4.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Riderwood Village, Inc. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Riderwood Village, Inc. is certified by Medicare under provider number 217156 and has been since 2006. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Riderwood Village, Inc.'s Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Maryland average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Riderwood Village, Inc. provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide.
