Potomac Home Health Care
Bethesda, MD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 217084)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (301) 896-6999 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Potomac Home Health Care holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, at the Maryland state average of 4 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Potomac Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 48 ZIP codes from its Bethesda, MD office.
Yes, Potomac Home Health Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 217084, certified since April 5, 1984, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Potomac Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Bethesda, MD, certified since April 5, 1984. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers a full range of home health services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Potomac Home Health Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is at the Maryland state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is also 4 out of 5, reflecting patient responses collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey program.
On specific CMS performance measures, the agency reports that 99.59% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 87.73% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare dataset and represent the most recent published vintage available at the time of this profile.
Potomac Home Health Care's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 48 ZIP codes from its Bethesda, MD office. Families considering this agency should review the official CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current star ratings and outcome measures, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Potomac Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 217084), certified since April 5, 1984, so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Maryland state average of 4 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 Potomac Home Health Care's full profile on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/217084?state=MD.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 48 ZIP codes from its Bethesda, MD office, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
For details on staffing, availability, and specific care plans, contact the agency directly at (301) 896-6999 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Potomac Home Health Care has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 1984.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Potomac Home Health Care is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (301) 896-6999 for details, and check Medicare Care Compare for coverage information.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Potomac Home Health Care at (301) 896-6999 to inquire about starting care.
What were the agency's timely care and walking improvement outcomes?
CMS data shows 99.59% of patients began care in a timely manner and 87.73% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/05/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.