Medstar Health Home Care
Arlington, VA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 497550)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (703) 748-1533 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medstar Health Home Care holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars, but a 4-star patient survey rating. This mixed picture suggests strong patient experience feedback alongside a quality rating that trails the state average, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Medstar Health Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 63 ZIP codes from its office in Arlington, VA.
Yes, Medstar Health Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 497550, certified since 1998, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Medstar Health Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Arlington, VA, certified since July 24, 1998. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services to patients across a service area covering 63 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Medstar Health Home Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which falls below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating, which reflects patient experience responses, stands at 4 stars. Among the clinical quality measures reported by CMS, 89.20% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 86.63% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures represent the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available at the time of this listing and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Prospective patients and family caregivers are encouraged to review the agency's current ratings directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions, as star ratings and measure percentages can change between reporting periods.
This profile does not include cost information, as CMS Care Compare does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Individuals seeking specific details about availability, staffing, or fees should contact the agency directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Medstar Health Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 497550), certified since July 24, 1998, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, 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 holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Medstar Health Home Care's current ratings and measures at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/497550?state=VA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 63 ZIP codes from its Arlington, VA office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and scheduling by contacting the agency at (703) 748-1533, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 24, 1998.
Who owns this agency?
Medstar Health Home Care is organized as a non-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS Care Compare does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (703) 748-1533 for details on coverage and any costs.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Medstar Health Home Care at (703) 748-1533 to inquire about starting services.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
According to CMS data, 89.20% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 86.63% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/24/1998. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.