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Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice

Silver Spring, MD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 217030)

CMS quality rating: 4.5★ (state average 4★ — above state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 81 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (301) 754-4663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Maryland state average of 4 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. This data comes from CMS Care Compare.

Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 81 ZIP codes from its Silver Spring, Maryland office.

Yes, Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 217030, certified since 1968, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been in place for decades, reflecting long-standing participation in the Medicare program.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Holy Cross Home Care … Holy Cross Home Care …: 4.5★ 4.5★ MD average MD average: 4★ 4★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

About this agency

Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Silver Spring, Maryland, certified since May 21, 1968. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Maryland state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected by CMS. Among CMS outcome measures, 95.61% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 94.19% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.

The agency reports serving 81 ZIP codes from its Silver Spring, Maryland office, indicating a broad regional service area. These figures represent the most recent published CMS Care Compare data available for this agency and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Families considering this agency are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare and contact the agency for additional details not captured in CMS quality reporting, such as specific staffing, scheduling, or availability information.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 217030), certified since May 21, 1968, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.

What services does this agency offer?

The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.

What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The agency has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Maryland state average of 4 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review official ratings and outcome measures at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/217030?state=MD.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

The agency serves 81 ZIP codes from its office in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 81 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Ask about current staffing, scheduling flexibility, and specific service availability by contacting the agency directly at (301) 754-4663, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.

What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?

Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor; the data provided does not address non-medical home care distinctions further.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 1968.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice is a non-profit agency.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (301) 754-4663 for cost information and payment options.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can contact Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice at (301) 754-4663 to inquire about starting care.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/21/1968. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.